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I'm Against Illegal Immigration: Change my Mind

You said children run from terrorist attacks and wars in other countries. I believe they can come here if their country is in a dangerous situation temporarily. However, after their situation is figured out, then should go back to the their home country. They are actually bringing crime and murder here and I could give you several examples of people getting killed by illegals. Regardless of what the rate of crime is, it is one they should not have committed in the first place because they knowingly crossed the border illegally. We should provide any help to illegal immigrants. If they want to have a better life in America then they should come through the right way. Actually, people can not come and go as the please. Of course we do not rule the earth. The United States is a country of laws, and Illegals taking jobs away from Americans is part of the reason we have the law. Every other country in the world has a wall, and they are a country of laws as well. That does not mean anybody can come and go as they please and does not mean they rule the earth. If someone wants to go in a country, they should do it the right way.
I'm Against Illegal Immigration: Change my Mind

yes this may be true but are you thinking about the children running from wars and terrorist attacks to come somewhere safe are you really that heartless i mean the reason we are a country is because we wanted to be free and get away from a bad government that's what these people are doing. they are not bringing crime and murder here it was already happening .its not a disease its choice any human being can commit a crime. if you are upset about this why don't you leave to where they came from and then you will see why they are coming here and why hey have to come illegally . i understand your anger with them getting free treatment but maybe you should stop and realize that they are human and they are struggling after awhile they should not get any more help it should be required that they get a job and have income after awhile or else they will not be taken care of and no longer have our support. but still i think its a bit ridiculous that they are even considered illegal this is a free country and everyone should be welcome because we do not own the earth and people can come and go as they please.
Bruce Jenner didn't deserve the Arthur Ashe Courage Award

Before I post my arguments, I will, for the sake of the voters, affirm that I will call Caitlyn Jenner only by her name. (Hence, whenever my opponent uses Bruce Jenner, he means Caitlyn and vice-versa for me. With that mentioned, here’s my opening statement. My opponent has sporadically called to debate a serious topic that’s been polarizing the United States for the past few weeks. His assertions that Caitlyn Jenner didn’t deserve the award are inherently false because he fails to prove her lack of bravery. In my following debates, I’ll not only refute any “evidence” my opponent will try to submit, but I will also provide sufficient evidence that 1.) Caitlyn Jenner is inherently brave and 2.) Noah Galloway and Lauren Hill should not be used as evidence because they were not formally considered for the award. Before allowing my opponent to continue his debate, I’d like to address one mistake he makes in his arguments: “And he’s not even transgender because he didn't even have his penis removed. So he’s still a dude.” This is false for a multitude of reasons, two of which I’ll take the time to address. 1.) it perpetuates the myth that, in order to be transgender, one must have a complete sex change. This is proven false simply by the definition of transgender: noting or relating to a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth: the transgender movement. 2.) My opponent clearly does not understand the difference from “dress-up” and living as the person you are meant to be. This fallacy will only result in further lack of understanding that I’ll address as it comes within this debate. That’s a wrap for my opening arguments, I’ll provide more substantial evidence in further rounds. ‘till then, good luck to my opponent. http://dictionary.reference.com...
Bruce Jenner didn't deserve the Arthur Ashe Courage Award

There are many reasons why Bruce Jenner didn't deserve the award. It is a sports award and he hasn't done any thing courageous in sports. He made a lifestyle change. And hes not even transgender because he didn't even have his penis removed. So hes still a dude. 2 People who deserve it more are Noah Galloway or Lauren Hill. Noah Galloway lost an arm and a leg in Iraq and he was on Dancing with the stars. Lauren Hill played basketball with terminal cancer. If either of those things happened to other people most of them would have given up. But they didn't. A guy playing dress up isn't courageous. Courage is strength in the face of pain or grief. Playing basketball with an incurable illness or doing Dancing with the stars is much more courageous.
It is improbable that God exists

Due to:"Because I am not referring to a specific deity (i.e., Allah, Jesus etc.) doctrines such as the Trinity and Bible errors are completely irrelevant."and "My opponent’s burden is to prove that a Judeo-Christian type God exists, which cannot be done with this argument (The Teleological Argument)"I must concede the debate, because this debate is a complete waste of time. If one cannot use scripture or any philosophical arguments (teleological argument, Kalam Cosmological Argument ect.) then anyone who accepts this debate is committing suicide, and it's clear my opponent is not here for an intellectual exchange. How could one argue for a Judeo-Christian like God without using any scripture and backing up the plausibility of a God existing with philosophical argumentation for a first cause or fine-tuning? It was my fault for accepting this debate without properly acknowledging the stipulations, so please vote for Pro. However, the conditions were utterly stupid. If this debate was "It is improbable that God exists" without the specific stipulations which guarantee him a win, this debate would have turned out much differently.
It is improbable that God exists

**ONLY TAKE THIS DEBATE IF YOU ARE SERIOUS** TERMSResolved: It is improbable that God exists.Rounds:1. Acceptance only2. Opening arguments3. Rebuttals4. Rebuttals/clash (No new arguments) CLARIFICATION For purpose of this debate, "God" is going to be defined broadly as a Judeo-Christian type God (i.e., one who is: omnipotence, omniscince, omnibenevolent, and omnipresent). Because I am not referring to a specific diety (i.e., Allah, Jesus etc.) doctrines such as the Trinity and Bible errors are completely irrelavent. The burden of proof is shared. As such, it is not enough for my opponent to simply refute my case but he would need to prove the negation of the resolution. Also, I request no more than 3 arguments from either side. **ONLY TAKE THIS DEBATE IF YOU ARE SERIOUS**
Should Kids Watch The News

Think of the horrific content news invariably deals with! Famine, war, terrorism to name just a few. Whoever heard of a good news story?! Kids should be given a chance to grow up and mature before the have to deal with the genuinely terrifying and upsetting headlines that the news consists of. This doesn't mean they have to be inward looking and self obsessed; just that they should be given some time to be young, innocent and carefree before the atrocities of adult life have to be faced.
"Non-Americans Should Not Come Onto This Website and Give Opinions About George W. Bush."

It really upsets me how foreign people are always complaining about how bad America is. Like, patssox for example. He claims G.W.B. is a bad pres. Even if this is so, what did he do that affected Canada so much? Because I think it's a beautiful country and every time my friends visit Can., they say it's perfect. So I don't know how you someone can complain about America. We are struggling, yes. But for someone to complain that has nothing to do with our economy, is rather upsetting. we don't visit your country and complain. The only bad thing I know about Canadians is that you say we are trashy people and that we are dirty. Like in NYC my grandfather met a Canadian and she started going off on how filthy we are and how much she dislikes us. Then why do you visit? We do everything for Canada, God forbid you guys were ever under attack, because that would be on us. Anyways, let me state another country that is always there to b***h and complain but never does s**t. FRANCE! They always expect us to be perfect and to do this and to do that and that we do this wrong and we do that wrong, what do they do besides complain and hide? It must be convenient for them to complain about the war or G.W.B. and not do a thing about it. It has nothing to do with them. WWII for example, they did what? Built CRAPPY guns and didn't even finish the war! Everything is always blamed on America because we "suck" so much. I hate people that stereotype America. U.S. & Can. conduct the worlds largest bilateral trade relationship, we need eachother. Why complain? You guys don't have countries threatening to bomb you.
"Non-Americans Should Not Come Onto This Website and Give Opinions About George W. Bush."

Full resolution: "This should be an American-only website, and non-Americans should not come onto this website and give opinions on "American issues," as defined by my opponent to be issues like George W. Bush." Through messaging, my opponent put forth the following comments, which I personally find to be absurd: <"this should be an american only website but no ppl from britian and canada stick their noses in on american affairs and they say bush is bad and then u say u r against patriotism WTF"> Since this is a debating website, and squabbling over messages seems to be futile, I figured I'd create a debate to get some answers from the user Hunton711. Why in the name of Manny Ramirez should this be an American only website? Because the majority of people here are American, perhaps? I'm not sure, but that's partially why I created this debate: to elicit a rationale from my opponent. Further, I'd also like to know why, in my opponent's view, Non-American people (I'm assuming on this site, but if my opponent means in general, then I'd like for him to clarify) shouldn't be allowed to give their thoughts about problems pertinent to the United States. Anyway, before I throw out my rebuttals, I'd like to see what my opponent has to say about these claims of his (this way, potential straw men are avoided.)
Drug Prohibition

I would first like to wish you a happy new year. I stated the reason people use marijuana more than crack is because marijuana is basically harmless, while crack is deadly; having nothing to do with the laws. A possible argument to this statement is that marijuana is used more than crack because marijuana is more readily available than crack. But, this statement is false. Supply relies on demand much more than vise-versa. The demand of a particular drug dictates the supply, which would explain why marijuana is more readily available than crack. // Unless you are suggesting that there be NO age restriction you are still leaving open the drug cartels' key demographic; youths aged 12-20// There is and age restriction on cigarettes and alcohol, which is sometimes violated, but there is no underground black market created by these age restrictions. Drug lords and terrorists are not profiting from the underage sales of either of these drugs. I would also add that these age restriction make it harder for youths to obtain these drugs. Several surveys have drawn the conclusion that alcohol and cigarettes are harder for youths to purchase than illegal drugs. http://www.narcononcenter.com... //Your argument assumes that once legalized, the government would no longer be spending those dollars on drug control. Simply not true. Those amounts represent the drug control budget in its entirety. Not simply enforcement, but treatment, education, and prevention as well.// If drugs were legal, the government would not only save $40 billion a year, it would make additional revenue from sales taxes on drugs. This additional revenue and the $40 billion per year saved from drug enforcement would more than make up for the additional costs of treatment and education. In summary, the war on drugs simply isn't worth it, assuming that it does deter drug use (which it probably doesn't). The illegal sale of drugs creates more crime and social problems than the drugs themselves could possibly cause.
Drug Prohibition

Drug Prohibition has been an utter failure. It has many unintended consequences, while not even achieving its intended goal of deterring drug use. A cost-benefit analysis would clearly favor ending drug prohibition. Surely, supporters of drug prohibition have good intentions, but good intentions doesn't mean good policy. Sure, drug prohibition is supposed to minimize drug use, but it doesn't. Considering it doesn't even succeed in it's goal, the costs greatly outweigh the benefits. To start with, an adult should have full control what goes into his/her body. Control over one's body is the most basic human right. Nobody has the authority to tell another adult what they can or can't put into their body. If a government can control what person does with his/her body, there is no end to what authority a government can obtain. Are we are becoming a bunch of children that the government needs to care for? Does the government own your body? I would like to think that if there is anything that the government does not have jurisdiction over, it would be a person's body. The illegal market for drugs is causing more problems for society than the drugs themselves could. There are rules that must be obeyed in a legal, regulated market. For instance, lying is regulated and is not allowed in companies' advertisements. Cigarette and Alcohol companies are not allowed to produce advertisements directed towards children. Seeing that drug dealers are participating in an black market, their are no advertising regulations making it extremely easy for him to lie in order to attract the weakest, most impressionable, and innocent citizens: Children. Secondly, The black market for drugs creates crime and anarchy. A drug user or dealer can not notify authorities if he is not paid for his services or his merchandise is stolen; there is also no law to enforce a contract. In order for drug users and dealers to protect themselves and there property, they must arm themselves and take matters into their own hands; thus creating anarchy. Thirdly, The black market for drugs creates an illegal economy in poor communities that advocates and promotes laziness, dishonesty, and discourages youths from getting an education. In poor communities drug dealer is often considered successful entrepreneur. Kids start to think, "why should I go get a job or go to college when I can make easy money dealing drugs?" A superior court judge in California, James Grey said, "We are recruiting children [to be drug dealers]in barrios all over the county because of drug money... The money to be made from the sale of illegal drugs is a bigger problem than the drugs themselves." Lastly, It is infuriating that a government can draft a citizen and force him to unwillingly risk his life, but that same person can't do drugs because it might harm his body.
Welfare Should Be Dissolved or Heavily Regulated

I don't think that there is really much to debate about in this argument. The welfare system isn't working because it's hurting our economy terribly. Money is being put into an organization that is meant to help people improve their situation until they can take care of themselves. Unfortunately, it's backfired and there in lies the root of my frustration. Understand, I'm not one to sugarcoat anything, and if it offends someone to read this then I'm sure you will get over it. The only people this will probably offend are those who are guilty of taking tax dollars and buying nail and hair jobs, lottery tickets, beer, candy, anything that the money is not meant to go to be used for. It's got to be the lowest way to live one's life depending or worse expecting for someone else to take care of you and your kids. That makes the situation even sadder because now you have kids that don't even care about their education because they know the welfare system and how to work it better than they know how to read or to multiply two digit numbers. If that's you and you're doing that to your kids then you ought to be ashamed because like Ryan said there are generations upon generations of people who are being raised to not "think about or care about working." It's not racist or anything, so stop with the complaining that it is. Congressional Black Caucus, if you had said that you expected an apology from that then you would have been out of luck. I was raised to stand up for what I believe and to try to help to make a difference in this world. I'm not one to sit back and let people (not all but many) rob the tax payers of their money just so they can be lazy and ignorant and be proud of it. I'm sorry, the world doesn't and should never work that way. The truth hurts sometimes, so if it makes some people angry it's because they know they're responsible for it and should stop it. I guarantee there is change coming and it will be very tough for those who are so used to having it easy to experience what it means to work and to make something of yourself besides a couch potato who is uninvolved with your child both in school and at home or who spends more time ranting and raving about your food stamps being cut off than you do going out to find a job to support those blessings you were given. Grow up and start taking care of your own business. I and I know for sure that America is done with paying for the sluggards and for those who manipulate and deceive to get what they want or they feel they are entitled to. None of us are entitled to anything. Our very breath is a gift from God. Before anyone decides to hit me with the (it's not everyone, and some need that assistance) I am fully aware of that and am only calling out those who are working the system for their own personal gain.
Welfare Should Be Dissolved or Heavily Regulated

I'm completely agreeing with you on that, and I should make it clear that not everyone is abusing the welfare system. However, I do feel that if the system were regulated better your example would not have to worry because the screening process would find no fault in their situation. There has just got to be either a change in the system or it needs to be dissolved in favor of public works which would be about getting people jobs and thus helping them to make ends meet better. I can't really say I'm debating you on this because that is where we both agree: a change needs to happen. I am just in favor of anything that will improve the situation from what is now and that's too much money is being spent on people who don't try to get out of the hole. You and I pay for it with every tax dollar.
Welfare Should Be Dissolved or Heavily Regulated

Thank you for presenting it! My apologies, I missed a very important piece of information that you had witten when I first read your initial argument. I was going to make a point that not everyone on welfare wants to be there. I was going to use my grandmother as an example. She is a 65 year old woman who, having been dealt a pretty bad hand, is forced to live on welfare throughout the remainder of her years. She would love to not be on welfare, but has no choice in the matter. I wholeheartedly agree with Pro. It sickens me to see people buy food with food stamps or their ebt card and at the cash register pull out a phone thats better than mine, they're wearing Jordans, a $75 pair of jeans, all followed with a strong feeling of self entitlement! However I do feel for single mothers/fathers who are on welfare that are doing everything they can to make ends meet. I'm sure they didn't make great life decisions leading up to that point, but they're in the situation that they're in and there's nothing anyone can do to change it. I believe that they should be given a hand to help them out! In my mind I can see situtations where welfare is necessary. A father gets fired through a misunderstanding and is unable to draw unemployment and then is no longer able to support his wife and child. I'm sorry that I accepted this debate without first reading your entire argument.
Welfare Should Be Dissolved or Heavily Regulated

I know that I am not the only one who feels this way. To be honest there are probably more people who have the same opinions, but they may be hesitant to voice them for fear of ridicule from those who do wrong and feel they are right. My response to that is to consider the source. Who but someone so ignorant, selfish, and lazy would make those kinds of comments? Let's not get into their choice of rhetoric, which for some is just a representation of no education, no common sense, or morality. The bottom line is the Welfare System should be dissolved or heavily regulated because no one should be able to sit on their duff and collect a check while others are out earning their money. Also, no one who is on welfare should be banking more than someone who is trying to support their family! That's completely wrong and welfare abuse is in every race, in case someone wants to call me a bigot or racist. NO, I am actually just speaking the truth and exercising my constitutional rights. Sorry but the constitution does not protect anyone's feelings. If it offends you, get over it, or do something about it. If you're on welfare, you either failed yourself or you did not step up to the plate when you should have and are reaping what you sow. You're also making others look bad who don't want to be on this assistance, but truly have to be because of illness, injury, or elderly. You're stealing from them as well as those who work for the money they have. Welfare abuse is happening everywhere if it's happening in your community or you are guilty of doing it then you should listen that gut feeling that says to stop. I'm tired of paying for it, and I'm tired of feeling like I have to walk on egg shells around people with that mentality that they are owed something or that they shouldn't have to work. Who are you, and what makes you so important and special that you are exempt from the foundation this country was established on...hard work! I guarantee that this will stop, and the more people talk about it, the better chance it has at either being done away with, or people with have the option of having their money go to better and more constructive programs.