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Destroying Money

Thank you for allowing me to debate with you. i hope this will be fun, challenging, and interesting, as many debates are. You say the money is the root of many problems. Before i give you my opinion on why it isn't a bad thing, I'll tell you why i think it is a good thing. First, money allows us to buy things. That may sound simple, but it's true. I buy food with money. I buy clothes with money, I pay bills with money. I pay for other services with money. Why? Because everyone accepts money. Try to imagine a world without money. How would I buy my food? Unless I had a really generous farmer next door who would give me free food all the time, I would have no food, unless I could grow it for myself. Think of society today. We get things from everywhere. We buy food from the supermarket. We buy clothes from clothes stores. We buy appliances from appliance stores. We buy medicine from pharmacies. Without money, how would we get everything we need? Unless I could make my own food, clothes, appliances, home, medicine, education, and everything else I need, I would need money. Why? Because money is how we trade. If we don't have money, we have basically no trade. If we have no trade, everyone needs to be able to produce everything they would need to survive. Which isn't really possible. So, about your arguments. I disagree with all of them. If we take money out of the equation, crime will still exist. It would probably get worse. If I have a TV someone wants, and they have no money to pay for it, they can still steal it. money is not the only thing of value in the world today. Taking it away just gives people one less way to get what they need. You also assume everyone would be able to get a job. Jobs are selling services or products. Who's going to be buying if there is no MONEY? There'd be less jobs. What would workers get paid with? You can't expect people to work with no pay. How would it provide more shelter? More shelter means more homes to be built. People usually won't build homes unless they are PAID. You assume money is the root of our problems. However, I don't see any evidence as to why money is not needed. Please tell me WHY we don't need money. You say people would work better cooperatively than competitively. With no competitive drive, no one needs to succeed. With no one needing to succeed, there is no success. No success, and we're stuck Please convince me next round.
Destroying Money

CrimeHungerDepressionWar / RiotsSuffering/PainAre caused by Money because money equals power and all power should be equal,all these things could be dramatically reduced if money gets removed from the equation, money creates a place where people work against each other to benefit themselves but if you take money out of the equation they help others to benefit themselves without the worry of someone taking advantage or getting the upper hand, if the world worked together it could solve starvation and give jobs to everyone within a week or even a day!.It could provide shelter for those who do not have any, it could release all secrets beingkept away that would benefit mankind. Crime rates would dramatically reduce because there would be no need for it ,world wide living standards would increase , happinesswould increase, speed of innovation would increase , efficiency would increase.Money is just not needed in this day and age, people are capeable of working together with everything having a value so they must be able to work together without money and all the problems it brings. i reckon that once it gets taken away our effeciencys would dramatically increase in all fields of life.The point of a problem is to fix it and the most common problem i have ever heardto this day is money.
Abortion should be encouraged.

Hello! "Safe sex can also fail. Plus, most kids do not practice safe sex." I see your point. However, consider the following: Let us assume a woman is capable of childbirth between the ages of 15 and 49. This includes around 72 million females in the USA. Of these 72 million, around fourteen percent (~10 million) are between the ages of 15 and 19 [1]. Of all abortions induced in the USA, seventeen percent are induced by women between the ages of 15 and 19 [2]. See? We can't blame the teens of being too careless. After all, they don't have significantly higher abortion rates than non-teens. 17 percent of abortions induced by 14 percent of the population, that's balanced. "If so, I can kill kids with autism because I'm more developed than they are." You might be more developed than autistic kids, yes, but they are still people with life experiences, memories, friends and aqcuaintances. A fetus has none of the above, unless we count the mother and the father - if he's around. After all, memory development starts around the age of three [3]. If you can find a three-year old fetus, then I can agree with you. What is more, unless you're a vegetarian, you probably accept the killing of animals for meat. Isn't this just as brutal? I mean, it is killing a living being, after all, something you seem to oppose. Also, most abortions, actually up to 90 percent, are performed during the first trimester [4], a time during which a fetus could possibly not live outside the woman body. Can we really call the fetus, who isn't capable of developing memories, let alone live, a person? No. It is alive, yes, but by no means is it living. There is a difference between life and living, as well as between being alive and being a person. [1] http://www.censusscope.org... [2] http://www.guttmacher.org... [3] http://en.wikipedia.org... [4] http://www.abort73.com...
Abortion should be encouraged.

Hello! I had no intention of turning this into a religious debate - I was just letting you know where I was getting my morals from. There are definitely ways to not have children when hooking up- I"ll grant you that. "Why not let them practice safe sex?" Safe sex most likely will turn into more" I speak from the experience of several friends. Safe sex can also fail. Plus, most kids do not practice safe sex. I know there are many who do but most people think that"s it"s useless. How does an 80 year old woman differ from a fetus? Size - The 80 year old woman is larger than the fetus. So, if something is larger than me, I should be killed? Development - The fetus is not as developed as an 80 year old woman. But does that mean it should be killed? If so, I can kill kids with autism because I"m more developed than they are. These are just two simple ways about how the grandma differs from the fetus. But do either of those ways justify killing? You mentioned that killing a fetus is painless. Does this make okay to kill it? A gunshot through the head is painless - does that mean that it isn"t cruel? I completely understand about you and your girlfriend - I didn"t mean to disrespect you. But even pre marital sex isn"t a great thing. But I think where"re getting off point" Should abortion be encouraged? No. Abortion barely differs from murder. Plus, most abortions are done because of a selfish act by a young woman. Abortion shouldn"t be illegal (Because of rape victims) but it should definitely not be encouraged. Thanks!
Abortion should be encouraged.

Thank you for accepting the challenge, much respected! First, with all due respect for you and your Christianity, I believe that religion is irrelevant. As an atheist myself, I see no reason to follow what the Bible tells me - or you - to do. But this debate is about abortion, so let's not turn it into a religious one. You stated that kids need to stop hooking up with their friends. Are you implying that abstinence is the only method of preventing pregnancy? This might have been the case a few centuries ago, but in today's world we have alternative methods; condoms and birth control pills, for instance. I am aware of neither having a 'success' rating of 100 percent, but both are very safe. So, if two 'kids', as you called them, both know what they want and are aware of the risks and methods of protection, why not let them practice safe sex? To your other point with your friend's grandparents. While as I do see your point and admire your friend's commitment and act of love, I still have to disagree with your argument when translated into "abortion terms". I think both you and I can agree on the fact that a, say, 80-year old woman differs from a 3-month old fetus. Abortion happens before birth, not 80 years after it. That is exactly what I mean by "ending the child's misery before it starts". Today's medicine is developed enough to provide painless termination of pregnancy; the unborn fetus will not suffer. It is hard to pinpoint when human life starts, but I wouldn't call termination of pregnancy 'killing'. The child is unborn, after all. Lastly, your point, "stop hooking up"... I'm going to use my girlfriend as an example. We have an active sex life, and I speak for us both when I say it's not "hooking up," but rather an ultimate act of love. And yes, we use protection, which, again, has a 'success' rate close to a hundred. We both are in a situation where we couldn't raise the child, but I don't believe abstinence is the only solution.
Abortion should be encouraged.

Hello! My stance is that abortion should be discouraged but not illegal. I will explain. First, your point about teenage pregnancy. I have a friend who is now a mother at age 15. Being a teenage mom is very difficult to do. I think we are agreed on that point. However, I am a Christian. The Bible tells me not to have sex out of wedlock. Why? Because of this issue. Kids need to stop hooking up with their friends, period. If people acted responsibly, no one would even care about abortion because the pregnant moms would be married and most likely out of high school. The baby shouldn't be punished because a young girl did something wrong. That's unethical and unfair to the unborn baby. Think of it this way. My friend's grandpa just died leaving his wife (My friend's grandma) alone. She didn't want to live alone but couldn't afford an old folks home. My friends are the closest living relatives and took this poor lady in to live with them. The catch? The father of the family hasn't had a job for 2 years. This family could barely afford their house and they now had to accommodate their grandma. It was a tough situation. In order to cover all the costs involved, my 17 year old friend had to quit basketball to start working at McDonalds. Now think of this in terms of abortion: A girl has a baby that she can't afford - Should she just kill the baby? That's what you were saying in your first point. How is this different than my friend's grandma? They couldn't afford her - Should they kill her off? Again, these teen girls need to 1) Stop hooking up and 2) Stop hooking up and most importantly 3) STOP HOOKING UP. These careless girls are the ones who start this whole issue. Like I said, Abortion should be discouraged but not illegal. Why? Because of rape. Rape should be the only instance in which it should be lawful to abort a child. I'm all out of characters and I look forward to your response!
Abortion should be encouraged.

Teenage pregnancies and rape are the first thing that comes to my mind when asked why I am for abortion. Every child deserves loving parents and a safe environment for growing up. The vast majority of teenagers are not capable of providing this to a child. Imagine being a 17-year old girl. You have sex with your loving boyfriend, just like any other Friday night. But this time the protection fails. Later, you notice that you're pregnant. Both of you are in the middle of an educational program. Neither of you have a sufficient level of income to support the child. Why not end the child's misery before it even starts? Rape, I think, goes without saying. Let's put ourselves in the shoes of the same 17-year old girl I used in my previous example. You are out partying with your friends, and take the risk of walking home alone. A stranger rapes you. Weeks later, you find yourself pregnant. Would you really want to keep the child when you don't even know who the father of it is? Again, every child has the right to loving parents. I personally don't think a rapist would be one. Again, why not end the child's misery before it starts?
Abortion Is Wrong

You say her actions, not her were weak however as Thomas Jefferson once said "" Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. "" Your actions are what makes you you and me me. By saying her actions were weak you imply she herself was weak. I will not accept this argument. ""Abortion doesn't do anyone any good. "" That is a lie as highlighted in this article (. http://www.independent.ie...) "Three abortions were carried out at Holles Street last year to save women's lives. " Three abortion in one city in one hospital in one country on one continent had to be carried out to save the mother"s life. Clearly proving your statement ""Abortion doesn't do anyone any good. "" is a lie and you have provided no evidence to back it up whatsoever. ""You say I can't question the motives of someone who has been through traumatic experiences"" If a women was raped she should be allowed to decide if it is right for her or not to carry on with the pregnancy. Who are you or me to say to a women "" although you did not plan for this , want this , are far below the legal age for sexual activity you must have this baby even if it puts your life at risk ? "" That is a decision for the mother and the mother only. "" Calling me immoral for saying people matter is wrong"" Please quote me as I did not say such a thing and is yet another unsupported lie. I called you immoral for forcing a rape victim or a women who has a server risk of death during pregnancy to go through with the pregnancy. This approach totally flies in the face of your argument ""abortion preserves life"". All countries in the world reach their own independent laws on matters such as abortion. To create the laws they take into account all the facts from a verity of experts and out of nearly 200 countries only 6 have banned outright abortion in their countries clearly showing most experts from around the world see a place for abortion in our society. To summaries 1)A mother who is at a high risk of death during the birth should not be forced to sacrifice herself in order to give birth. 2)If prior screening has determined the baby is likely to be still born or die in a very short period after the birth it is unacceptable to force the mother to go through with the pregnancy. 3)A victim of rape no matter what age should be forced to have a baby they conceived through no fault or action of their own. Thank you for a great debate.
Abortion Is Wrong

To start this round off may I ask you a question? What would have happened if your mother aborted you? You told us about the 13 year old girl who was raped, did she do anything particularly strong or brave? She probably did what most of us would do, scream. It's not that she herself was weak, but that her actions showed weakness. You say I can't question the motives of someone who has been through traumatic experiences? Hitler contracted a quite serious disease when he was younger. People question his motives. To imply that people who have had traumatic experiences always have good motives is a false claim. Abortion doesn't do anyone any good. Initially it seems like a quite bold claim. But do you think that a fraction of your life is more important than someone's whole life. Children bring so many people joy. Mothers are scared of miscarriages and there are people giving it to their own child. Supporting any part of abortion is wrong. Calling me immoral for saying people matter is wrong. It's already legal in too many places.
Abortion Is Wrong

Since my opponent has not made any new points I have no rebuttals to make therefore I will reiterate my points. 1)A mother who is at a high risk of death during the birth should not be Forced to sacrifice herself in order to give birth. 2)If prior screening has determined the baby is likely to be still born or die in a very short period after the birth it is unacceptable to force the mother to go through with the pregnancy. 3)A victim of rape no matter what age should be forced to have a baby they conceived through no fault or action of their own.
Abortion Is Wrong

""It's interesting how you talk about unborn babies as a product"" definition of product is "" A direct result; a consequence ""http://www.thefreedictionary.com... the fertilised egg existed was a direct result of the women being raped therefore the description "" a product of rape is perfectly valid"". "" 1 in 10 women claimed to be raped. Should we believe them all?"" unless you provide any reliable evidence to the contrary which you have not. Why should we not believe them ? "" Did you know that most rapes don't lead to pregnancy"" Yes. As already established one per cent of abortions are due to rape using your figures 550,000 a year I believe that is a significant amount. You say ""Abortion shows weakness. Weakness: the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness .A lack of strength, firmness and vigor."". http://www.ndtv.com... This article tells of how a 13 year old girl was repeatedly rape and then became pregnant and yet you call her weak and say she is taking the easy way out. After what that girl has been through is it right to her against her will and disregard the serious health implications. "" If you have a strong love for your child you will not abort. If you have a strong determination to persevere you will not abort"" how can a victim of rape love something that they had no wish to have that was forced on them against their will and human rights . "" What if a mother was raped and was going to have her child, but then found out it was the wrong gender? "" I think it would be a horrific idea to try to and hold an inquest in to the motives of a person who has just had one of the most traumatic experiences of there life. Abortion due to Bad timing, Can't afford a baby, Finished with childbearing should all be banned but that is not the argument you say that all abortions are wrong including those that are carried out after rape or for medical reasons. Your position is clearly immoral and wrong you say yourself "" chances of death are high then, I suppose I can see your point"". "" Abortion shouldn't be put in pretty packaging, they should say what it is, the murder of unborn babies"" definition of murder is ""The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being"" In the majority of the world"s countries abortion is legal in some form . Therefore your statement is totally false and you have provided no evidence to support your statement.
Abortion Is Wrong

If the chances of death are high then, I suppose I can see your point. But, high chance of death doesn't mean death and abortion does. If 3780 mothers abort (or kill) their unborn children everyday that means every year 1,379,700 are killed, just for one reason. That surely speaks for itself. It's interesting how you talk about unborn babies as a product. If a woman is raped it is still her child. To keep a child against what society will tell you to do shows strength. Also, some people claim to be raped. 1 in 10 women claimed to be raped. Should we believe them all? Can they all have abortions? I'm just going to mention "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Did you know that most rapes don't lead to pregnancy? Some people claim 5-10%, which according to one article is absurd. (http://www.christianliferesources.com...) Every year 55 million children are aborted. 1% is due to rape. Only 8% are due to lack of maturity. 7% is due to health issues. The primary causes are: -Bad timing (27%) -Can't afford a baby (25%) -Finished with childbearing (20%) While all of those may seem like good reasons, this person has still made decisions which lead to them falling pregnant. What if a mother was raped and was going to have her child, but then found out it was the wrong gender? Would that be okay? What if she wanted a girl and would go through life threatening situations to get it, then got a boy? Abortion shows weakness. Weakness: the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness. A lack of strength, firmness and vigor. Abortion is 'The easy way out' If you have a strong love for your child you will not abort. If you have a strong determination to persevere you will not abort. It is as simple as that. Abortion is based on weakness. Abortion shouldn't be put in pretty packaging, they should say what it is, the murder of unborn babies.
Abortion Is Wrong

Every day 3780 abortions are carried out worldwide to prevent the mother experiencing a unacceptably high chance of death to herself or the child during birth, 1260 are carried out to prevent the mother giving birth to a product of rape. Yes the main reason abortion is used is as an alternative to contraception and yes abortion in these circumstances should be banned however as pointed out in my argument there are cases where abortion is the ONLY option and therefore should not be banned or the action in theses situations labelled as ""wrong"" especially if the women has conceived whilst being raped. Furthermore you have stated no justification to say why abortion in this context should be labelled wrong.
Abortion Is Wrong

My first point is that abortion is murder. Conditional abortion is like conditional murder The main reason people will get an abortion is if they didn't take precautions. They then have a baby. This baby has to be looked after by someone, there are 3 main things you can do: 1: get an abortion 2: have someone look after it (your parents, adoption, foster) 3: look after it yourself. A some family friends of mine moved to America so that they could adopt (because she couldn't conceive) and they adopted the child of an 18 year old, who decided not to murder. Parents now are pressuring mothers to abort. They aren't many people once you've become pregnant as a teen who wouldn't tell you to have an abortion.
Abortion Is Wrong

Abortion Is WrongHere is the layout of the debate:Round 1: definition, clearly state points (without links yet, there must be 3),Round 2: Contractict opponent's point. Go into further detail of first point. Give hiperthetical examples and life examples. Round 3: "Round 4: "Round 5: Conclude, give a brief sum up of your arguements and a breif contracticion to your opponent's arguement. Another definition. State here you stand clealy.My Arguement:a·bor·tion /əˈbôrSHən/ Noun The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy. A miscarriage. Synonyms miscarriage - failure 1. Abortion is murder2. Abortion shows weakness3. Abortion doesn't help anyone I strongly believe that abortion is wrong
Abortion

Abortion (Con) When you take the life of an unborn child you are taking that child's opportunity to succeed in life. You are taking their right as an American to live and to be free. Think about it, did you give that child a chance? Is it your fault that you had unprotected sex, and that child had no say in you taking THEIR life not yours. Step up for the mistake you made and raise your child to the best of your ability. You could possibly be carrying the person who could cure cancer, the future president, but most importantly you are caring your son or daughter. This child had no say in whether you had sex or not. As soon as you start having sex you are taking the risk of possible becoming pregnant. If you are not ready for that responsibility then you should not be having sex! When you take that child's life they didn't have a say in that life changing decision.