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"Richer & Happier is not who have more but who need less"

It is pretty evident you've focused the core of your statements & arguments mainly on the Wealth bit, obviously, the 'Material' & 'Physical' side of things on this debate. So ok, let me try a short walk through that tightrope for a minute. But, read again the whole sentence first: "Richer & Happier is not who have more but who need less" "Are really Wealth/Opulence & Happiness mutually exclusive? Or by the contrary.. "Are really Poverty/Scarcity & Happiness mutually exclusive? Like I've said before, all these 'concepts' actually just resides in your mind, inside the entrails of your own brain perception. Therefore, you could 'have it all' materialistically speaking, and yet, feel and be deeply unhappy because your non-stop greedy, pauper & true scarcity mindset easily would impede get any satisfaction at all, despite you already might have it all. "Right? By other hand, Material Wealth could also produce an extraordinary stress and feeling of insecurity or threat of losing at any moment what you've already got. So IMHO, far beyond the opposite of happiness. "Doesn't it? Ok, let's try a pole vaulting peripetia now. N-E-E-D-S. again.. "NEEDS! Don't you think that while least, lowest & minimal these needs may be, it's simply common sense and logical you could loosen up the most, freely, peacefully, satisfactorily, successfully getting closer to that eventual, promised, ethereal happiness nirvana? Yeah, that's exactly the point. Happiness is a highly individual & subjective concept too and in no way associated with 'material wealth', 'physical possessions', 'money' or whatevah you can grab with your greedy claws. So, to not repeat myself again, let's carve in stone these keyword: THRESHOLDS, LIMITS, BORDERS, BOUNDARIES, CAUTION, PRUDENCE, CAREFULNESS, AUSTERITY, APPEASEMENT. "Once exceeded a minimum threshold is richest who needs the least" In this context, I guess it wont be necessary to clarify either that 'Richer', 'Richness', etc. in the original sentence is also equally a highly individual & subjective concept nevertheless. A simple adjective to describe an 'excess' of 'positive' abundance whether it be spiritual or material, tangible or intangible, physical or mental, palpable or recreated and so on. For the next round, I suggest, for just a second you focus on these words: "Need/Needs". Forget a lil bit about Wealth, perhaps allowed Richer, Rich, Richness.. which as I've already explained above, nothing to do with wealth, at least not exclusively. And of course Happiness which is the Gordian Knot of the matter. If you do, if you simply dare to watch this scene from the other side of the fence for an instant, I promise you, you'll see right away new colors and forms you've never seen before, Including those where you'd have no bills to pay anymore, no need to deal with banks who acknowledge anything and forget about money in order to get food, water and shelter. And even so, truly obtain a very particular sense of happiness & fullness. Right On Mate, thank you for your appreciated participation. :)
"Richer & Happier is not who have more but who need less"

The dictionary definition does, indeed, tend to be of a material matter because that is what wealth is. Wealth is a material thing. That's what this debate really comes down to though. By maintaining wealth as a material thing, we must stand and recognize that having this want for more and being able to buy more with the currency of whichever nation you may reside in means you are truly wealthy. You may consider yourself wealthy in trust or emotional support or any of that but at the end of the day, that won't pay the bills. Wealth is not acknowledged by the banks as a spiritual thing nor can you pay somebody for a good/service in karma points. If you wish to make it in this world and you wish to be considered wealthy by your peers and the general population, one must make a great amount of cash. When one has this great wealth, they are able to find any contentment that they want. Any triviality that one person may see as a useful tool or something to pass the time, they may have it simply because they want it. Just because one may not need something does not necessarily put them in a position of happiness. If we wish to pursue what humans need, all that is truly needed is food, water, and shelter. The simple fact is, these three things alone won't always lead to happiness. It is a human going above their basic needs and wanting more that leads down the path to success. It is the human wanting more that leads them down the path to success. Even those that may be spiritually off balance want more so that they can attain this balance. One cannot truly achieve happiness without going beyond the basic needs and wanting more. Alas, coming away from my arguments, if I may make a point as to one of your sources, this is hardly the time to be quoting from Anonymous sources. That is far from a reliable source and I believe it should be heartily discounted from this debate.
"Richer & Happier is not who have more but who need less"

For the sake of this debate, let's define the following: Wealth: an abundance of valuable possessions or money. Under this, it would appear to be only right to say that those with more money, on balance, do tend to be happier. They want it all and they can have it all at just the simple swipe of a card or signing of a check. According to an article by Forbes Magazine in May of 2013, money can , indeed buy happiness. "Relying on worldwide data from Gallup and other sources, [Betsey] Stevenson and [Justin] Wolfers determine that the wealthier people are, the more satisfied they are with their lives, at least when you look at nationwide figures. They also find, contrary to what many economists believe, that there is not a point of wealth satiation beyond which happiness levels off." To say that those that need less in terms of wealth to be happy, according to this article, that's not entirely true. Wealth and success are a staple to happiness as peanuts are a staple to peanut butter.
"Richer & Happier is not who have more but who need less"

Well, the title says everything. This is self-explanatory. But simply to try poking you beyond sanity, I will tell you the following: Debate.org with that sketchy selection box thingy on the profile, didn't allow me put my real & true Ideology, Relationship, Ethnicity, Occupation nor Religion. So I had no choice but choose Other. ;) To be fair with everybody, I must also warn you and show you what I bring into the pockets... Ready? 1.- Yep, I'm not from this planet. 2.- I lie with overwhelming truth. 3.- I'm Gloomy by results. 4.- I'm Ironical by conviction. 5.- I'm Sarcastic as a duty 6.- I'm Cynical by default. And if all of this were not enough, I also use to wear a jumbo medal hanging on my neck with this engraving text: "The important thing is not to win. What matters is compete without losing or tie" So, Enjoy!!! and lets things rolling. Cheers!! ps. For your own good & health, better get used to my twisted sense of humor. ;)
Targeted killings are a morally permissable foreign policy tool

That's unfortunate. While he's probably not coming back I will post a brief argument in oposition in case he does.Killing in self defense is only valid when threatened with imminent harm. This standard has been in place for quite some time and there is no reason to replace it now. Targeted killings (as opposed to killing that occur on the battlefield) are by definition in cold blood There is therefore no eminent harm threatened. Therefore, targeted killings are not morally permissable.
Targeted killings are a morally permissable foreign policy tool

Thank you for the interesting and provocative topic. Since my opponent did not specify that the first round was for acceptance only, nor make an argument of his own, I will make only a brief introductory statement of my position and allow him to post the first substantive argument on the merits of the proposition.The debate challenge states, "Targeted killings are a morally permissible foreign policy tool," but it does not state what system of morality is to be applied. For this reason, I will presume we are discussing morality under contemporary American standards. Under contemporary American standards, use of force is justified to prevent eminent harm (See: http://www.justice.gov...). Targeted killings, being by definition in cold blood, is a use of lethal force without any danger of eminent harm.
Abortion Rap Battle

Babies cry, fetuses die,Society moves on, doesn't bat an eye,They worry more about the right to f*** then the right to life,How about you stop banging hoes and try to keep a wife,How about we see that everyone deserves to be alive,How about we not kid's really conscious before they're five,So the 'conscious' argument is like sticking your hand in a beehive,It's stupid, self-refuting and does not deserve to thrive.
Abortion Rap Battle

In a rap debate, sources are irrelevant and shouldn't be vote on.Round 1 this guy insists I'm fighting,Round 2 his he desists this writing,What is it exactly he's inviting?A world where it's psychopaths we're delighting.I never said rape victims are sick,Whatever you say or think I did,You're spitting ice, what I spit is toxic,I evaporate your iceberg of bullsh**,'Cause the lava I'm eruptin' is catastrophic.First of all I wanna make it clear,I want the punishment of all rapists to be severe,I loathe rape with a passion, it's me that rapists should fear,For it's not them who'd end in prison once I hunted them down like deer.I'm not saying that abusing someone for your pleasure,Breaking rules, taking every measure,To make them get impregnated while you make them say 'yes sir',Is okay but at the same time I seek to destroy peer pressure,The one that makes any rape victim get told "you should abort it",The one that things suggesting an abortion helps rape victims get supported,The nightmare of the rape will haunt them, it's not the fetus' fault it's...That baby maybe the only good thing that could come from it all.I'm rather curious why Pro keeps resorting to rape,'Rape this', 'Rape that' like a broken tape,What about the majority of abortions that are due to 'mistakes',What about the innocent lives lost for promiscuity's sake?"Rape victims are victims" "Who are we to judge?"Victims of rape are emotional and can't think all that much,They cry their eyes out every night and get frightened of touch,The right direction is where you need to give them a gentle nudge,'Cause most decisions made in haste, where one will not budge,Are the ones people live to regret, panic makes brains turn to sludge.A lifeform's a lifeform, a human's a human,You can try to twist the truth by misconstruin',Every obvious fact and turning them on their head,But we'll see how much your wit matters when that baby's dead.Rape's a severe minority of abortion's that take place,So stop playing 'rape alert', you should at least try to save face,You were born and so was I so what a f***ing disgrace,It is for you to say either of our lives would better off erased.The fact is one's a zygote's formed, there is no going back,From that point on you're slaughtering or delivering; that's a fact,You can try paint white as blue and even gold as black(http://knowyourmeme.com...),But this aint no meme on the internet unless you smoke crack.I fin it amusing, this false story you tell,This fictional tale about how I shall end up in hell,The outrageous claim that a combination of human DNA cells,To not combine to form a human; they couldn't form anything else!Stop spewing your lies, focusing on rape to disguise,The culture I've grown to despise, humanity's great demise,It's time to open your eyes, spread something other than thighs,Operate on hearts and minds rather than our sex drives.
Abortion Rap Battle

Le I don't wanna fight with you, I just wanna write the truth, I just wanna convey and do, Rap like Bruce Lee did Kung Fu, Abortion may be good in you're view, But in mine it's a disease contagious like the flu. "Oh Maggie's pregnant and she don't want it", "Oh there's a problem, those shouldn't be confronted", "I told her baby's matter, that here memories will be haunted", "Don't bother she's abortin' it, your advice is unwanted." "She get raped, they filmed it on tape." "I know I'm the one who raped her, you shoulda seen her holes gape." This is the society we live in nowadays, A world where most support abortion and nobody prays, A world where a fetus has less right to live than one who rapes, A world where the weak get preyed on and morality's a maze, In the old times, what was right was right, Nowadays saying something's wrong is a fight, "It's wrong to kill a baby" "pfft, yeah right!", "We're 14 and getting drunk as F*** tonight." "OMG let's all get high as a kite" "Young wild and free, what a delight." The fact is killing a fetus is wrong, Life's a tough journey, you gotta be strong, If you get raped, put on your mask and cape, Fight crime, send em' to prison it wasn't a mistake, Don't sympathize with 'em, you're not a victim of fate, Rape is is disgusting but so is being a whore, Human trafficking is sickening to the core, I am not a pimp and I f***ing abhor, The fact that you said I was that and more, You know nothing about me so count to four, I'll kill your Satanic a** at three, f*** the law. You nihilistic wannabe philosophy freshman, Start dealing with abortion and stop begging the question, "It's wrong because it's tiny" "wrong because it's a blob", What's really wrong is that night your mom didn't give dad a blowjob, Instead she took him in her, took in his cum like dinner, Nomnomnom, her body said, well not so much her liver, You know what I find funny about you sickos with your porn? About your wanking pro-choicers who keep blowing Satan's horn? Every single one of you retards has already been born. So instead of saying I support female slavery, Instead of ad hominem attacks that all fail on me, Why don't you whitch what f*ck you say to me, The only thing I support os morals and bravery.
Abortion Rap Battle

What do you want picking this fight with me?I'll tear you apart till you bend on one kneeAn' acknowledge my wisdom, delivered to theeDropped from on high like the fruit from a tree.Pro life or pro choice, give women the voice!Or are you the sort that thinks better of boys?You see girls as bitches, is that what this is?'Cos I ain't got time for that absolute shizz!The reason you don't like the girls that you knowAnd treat 'em as ovens for your seed to growIs because you're a pimp and you'll go with the proOnce you have crushed 'em and branded 'em "ho".Time to grow up, little boy, and to meetA woman who won't let you suck on her teetBut if you can prove that you're manly (a feat!)She may want your children, hey that'd be neat!Women you see who are strong and uprightDo they give your boyhood a bit of a fright?What does that say of your manhood; your might?So where do you think, then, that you get the rightTo tell a good woman just what she must doShe might want your kid if she really loves youBut just 'cos you drugged her and filled her with gooDoes not make you worthy of having a boo.Yeah, just 'cos you drugged her and filled her with gooDoes not make you worthy of having a boo.
knowledge is truth, and belief is disagreement

Belief- an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists. Knowledge is truth, but a belief is not always a disagreement to truth. Example: I know the sun is hot. I believe the sun is hot. Therefore, both are correct in that situation. In epistemology, philosophers use the term "belief" to refer to personal attitudes associated with true or false ideas and concepts. [1] Even philosophers disagree with you. Beliefs can be true and false, so saying that all beliefs are disagreements is not true. Example #2: I know that that ants are tiny. I believe ants are tiny. These are not disagreeing, they both state that ants are tiny. 1. https://en.wikipedia.org...
knowledge is truth, and belief is disagreement

Not true. A belief is a mix of some things that are true and some things that are false. Therefore, beliefs are true and false. I believe the Earth is flat: Not true. I believe the sun is hot: True. I never said you can know and believe the same thing, but two people can believe and know and they aren't disagreeing are they? Not all beliefs are unknown, I believe Debate.org is a website, which is obviously true. Let's say I believe God exists and one day God appears, wouldn't my believe have been correct? Note: That's hypothetical.
Guns Should be Banned for Civilians in the USA

Guns cause more problems than they solve. Statistics show that in countries where guns have been banned completely there is a severe drop in the amount of crime in the area. The argument that less guns means more knives is utterly ridiculous because there is a very big difference between killing someone with a knife and killing someone with a gun. It is a whole lot easier for a person to shoot someone than it is to stab them, not just physically but emotionally. Guns distance the attacker from the victim which means that it is easier for the shooter to feel detached from the situation. It is also a lot harder to escape from a person with gun than it is with a person with a knife. This combination turns people who would normally have never killed anyone into stone cold murders because it is not very difficult to do. There is far too much access to guns in the USA which is why people don't feel safe unless they have their own gun. It is sort of a catch 22. Too many guns means that people feel the need to get their own gun in order to feel safe, thereby increasing the numbers of guns in the country.
Abortion should be legal

Hello and thank you for your response. I will now give my counter argument: I first want to explain why I made my first point - "Women have sex knowing that there is a risk of getting pregnant. If they don't want to have a child, then they should not have sex." I am a man of discipline. I believe that every action has a consequence, whether it is is good or bad. I would not have sex if I did not want to be a father, because I understand the consequences. I know many people who feel the same way. You say "Why do we take away the rights of a woman because she has the potential to have a baby?" Well, we don't. That potential to have a baby is a special gift that should not be wasted. Aborting a pregnancy is not a natural gift. It is artificial, which means there must be limitations and barriers to the right or abortion. I will take a moment to explain what part of abortion I am fine with: 1. A victim of rape should have the choice of an abortion or not. 2. If the fetus is predicted to have a terminal illness or defect. Those are the only two cases. Although, I am more lenient about it when it is in the first 23 weeks`, I am still not a fan. The baby could grow up to do great things: Become president, climb Mt. Everest, give motivational speeches, come up with a great medical device"But when the pregnancy is aborted, that potential is gone. That is another reason I do not like it. I still do not want abortion to happen at all. And I apologize for misspelling 'psychological'. I did not intend 'phycological' or 'physiological'. I intended 'psychological'. Abortion causes psychological damage because the mother sees the fetus die; She sees her unborn baby who would never be born. All the hormones released in her body would make her feel worse about it. It would indeed affect the mother's state of mind. Here is why I think making abortions illegal would decrease teenage sex: The teens who choose to have sex would be more likely to change their mind since they know there would be nothing they could do about a baby. Conclusion: One of the main reasons I dislike abortion is because I like discipline. Like I said before, a man and a woman choose to have sex with the knowledge that they may bear a child. It is my belief that all people must live with the choices they make. If I had to support it, I would support it within the first 23 weeks, only because I do not want the unborn fetus to feel pain. Thank you for debating me about this topic. And by the way, the two round debate is brilliant. I never would have thought of that. Good thinking!
Abortion should be legal

Here is my counter argument 1. Women have sex knowing that there is a risk of getting pregnant. If they don't want to have a child, then they should not have sex. -Refer to my point 19 (19. Motherhood must never be a punishment for having sexual intercourse.) -Refer to my point 22 (Do we have the right to force the mother to keep the baby solely because she consented to participate in these sexual activities? Do we have the right to take away another"s right as we continue to fight for other rights? Why do we take away the rights of a woman because she has the potential to have a baby?) -Refer to point 24 (Every woman has the right to do whatever they want with their body aka Bodily Autonomy. This is one of the reasons why it is illegal to take organs from the deceased that have not signed off permission. If we continue this right after life, why do we strip it from a pregnant woman? Why would you grant a dead person a right that you wouldn"t give to someone that is alive.) -It is the right of every woman to make choice as regards their bodies & when they want to have children. What of women's rights -Shall we then blame women for being biological the sex that has to bear children. -It is mainly because of man who do not want to take responsibility for the actions that many woman are forced to have abortions -A child is the product of sex between two people so you mean to say you are okay with man who go about impregnating woman and not taking responsibility 2. If the fetus is beyond 23 weeks, it can feel pain. -If thats the case then lets make abortion legal for pregnancies less than 23 weeks, which i think is the law. So we agree abortion should be legal. The question is upto how many weeks should abortion be considered legal 3. Abortions cause phycological damage -I assume you meant "physiological damage" -If abortion is done by qualified medical practitioners following the medical guidelines, research actually shows that there is a greater chance of dying from pregnancy than from dying from an abortion -the problem is the back-door abortion centers, these are mostly caused by making abortion illegal or too costly for the poor to access. 3. On teenage pregnancies. Here are 5 facts (a) Teenagers are having more sex than before (b) Teenagers are having more unprotected sex than protected sex (c) As a result teenagers are having more teenage pregnancies (d) As a result teenagers are having more children than before (e) As a result teenagers are having more abortions than before -So in addition to giving teenagers more sex education, we also need to provide them with legal & safe ways to have abortions as opposed to unsafe & illegal abortions. -If we make abortions illegal, teenagers will have more children -If we have abortions legal they will have less children -This affects their prospects in life for being financially free of dependance and being financially secluded Fewer rounds for debate ensures that each person makes a solid case. The next round is the last one so please provide all your rebuttals