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Should the government outlaw same-sex marriage

As I said I do not believe gay marriage should be banned just because the Bible says so. The Bible does however hold many wise instructions and should be held in high regard while creating laws. Like I said before gay marriage is not marriage because marriage is between a man and a woman, so therefore gay marriage is not marriage. Gay couples can still do all the stuff normal couples can accept marriage because the definition of marriage is a a relationship between a man and a woman. Now I know you found some definitions of marriage on some online dictionary sites, but those sites are not official and have their own definitions according to their writers own beliefs. What if a Christian wrote theIr own dictionary and put in all Christian approved definitions? Would you use that dictionary? I went and took Webster's II New Riverside University Dictionary off my shelf and looked marriage up since it was an official source, and it read: 1. a. The state of being married:WEDLOCK b. Legal union of a man and a woman as husband and wife. 2. The act of marrying or ceremony of being married. 3. Close union 4. The combination of king and queen of the same suit, as in pinochle. If you want a source to this I snapped a picture of it and have put it in by profile photos. Here is a link: http://www.debate.org...
Should the government outlaw same-sex marriage

mar"riage [mar-ij] Show IPAnoun. http://dictionary.reference.com...1. (broadly) any of the diverse forms of interpersonal union established in various parts of the world to form a familial bond that is recognized legally, religiously, or socially, granting the participating partners mutual conjugal rights and responsibilities and including, for example, opposite-sex marriage, same-sex marriage, plural marriage, and arranged marriage:, Anthropologists say that some type of marriage has been found in every known human society since ancient times. See word Story at the current entry. I see no reason why the government should not recognize gay marriage. The Government not recognizing gay marriage is basically because of religion. Look I am a messianic Jew (Jewish with Christian beliefs) and I do know what is morally wrong, but the government shouldn't deny to recognize a relationship on the basis of religious grounds. Separation of Chruch and state. And also as you see above, this dictionary does think marriage could be same-sex , or man and women. Here let me show you another dictionary marriage [marR42;ij] Use marriage in a sentence. http://www.yourdictionary.com... noun The definition of marriage is the religious or legal process through which people become husband and wife, husband and husband or wife and wife, or the state of being married. An example of marriage is the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright " 2014 by LoveToKnow Corp I think not recognizing it, maybe could even be an example of discrimination.
on balance the rise of china is beneficial to the interests of the united states

Unfortunately, Con forfeited Round 2. However, I continue on my arguments. In this Round I focus my attention on military problems between the U.S. and China. I believe keeping the military cooperation with China is beneficial to the United States. We must think about the reason why U.S.-China military relationship is important for both countries. First, the U.S. strongly needs military cooperation with China. This is indispensable for the security of the country. The decisive reason is that the U.S. needs a military information about North Korea. Once upon a time after World War Second China offered a economic, financial aid for the development of North Korea. Even today the two countries have a economic and diplomatic relations. For example, ``China isn`t expected to abandon its communist neighbor.``( China`s patience wearing thin as North Korea plans another nuclear test, February 11, 2013. http://www.foxnews.com...) And China has maintained flow of aid and investment with the country.(http://www.foxnews.... com/world/2013) Moreover, ``China is widely credted with keeping its neighbor afloat, providing an estimated half million tons of oil to North Korea a year, along with copious amounts of food aid.``( http://www.foxnews.... com/world/2013) By building a military relationship with China the U.S. can get a information about military strategy and policy of North Korea. They influence on the military policy of Asian countries and the rest of the world. Second, the United States is worried about the military power of North Korea which is threatening the country these days. However, China can play an important role as a buffer country. China is placed on the best position to make the relationship between the two countries turn about the harmonious relationship. China is the only country which is able to persuade North Korea not to attack the U.S. In this closely connected global world, we must strive for preventing the military conflict using atomic bomb with the cooperation of all the countries of the world.
on balance the rise of china is beneficial to the interests of the united states

Let me begin my arguments. I believe the rise of China is beneficial to the interests of the United States. In particular, I argue the topic from the economic and militaristic point of view. Firstly, trade with China is beneficial for the U.S. Many U.S. big companies like G.M., Ford, and Motorola have been shifting their manufacturing facilities to China for many years. The country offers many low-waged workers. Therfore, U.S. companies can make many kinds of standardized prodicts with low cost. They are exported to the U.S. market. ``Made in China``products are often less expensive than products manufactured elsewhere- allowing consumers in America access to less expensive goods.``(http://www.chinaglobaltrade.com....) Secondly, these days China is enjoying a rapid economic growth. As a result, the Middle Class is emerging rapidly. They want to buy a high-quality and innovative products which U.S. companies make at american factories. This contributes to decreasing the U.S. trade deficit with China. Thirdly, with the growing of GDP of China, the country has accumulated a large amount of foreign exchange, which is dollar. However, Chinese government is interested in investing in U.S. Tresury bills which ``keep interest rates down in the face of massive federal borrowing, preventing U.S. private domestic investment from being crowded out.``(http://www.madabouttrade.wordpress.com....) I believe those three points are economically beneficial to the interests of the United States. I continue on my arguments for Round 2.
on balance the rise of china is beneficial to the interests of the united states

Definition: Rise of China: China becoming a potential superpower country later on, rising economically, politically, and in military wise. beneficial: favorable or resulting in a positive way. interest: to excite or give attention to. Contention1: Rise of China will lead to a war Contention 2: The debt has increased between China and US Contention 3: Rise of China can damage US military wise.
9mm is better than the 38 special

As I stated earlier, my opponent still appears to be uneducated on the 38 special round compared to the 9 mm. When people attempt to shoot a person out of self-defense they are doing it to prevent the person for hurting them or anyone else with them. When people shoot out of self defense They are not aiming to kill, just to prevent harm to themselves. There is no reason to have a 9mm unless you are specifically planning to kill. There is also no reason to have a larger amount of bullets, because unless you have an army invading, 6 rounds of spreadshot will definitely do the trick for you, while also substantially reducing the possibility of killing the human. My opponent also stated that if the 9mm bullet hits the person that the acceleration of the bullet will slow down considerably. I agree with this, but I also think that the bullet will still be strong enough to go through a wall if you are in a house setting. The bigger issue is that if you miss, then there is a great risk of hitting the person you didn't target by accident. My opponent acts as if it is impossible to ever miss a shot when shooting, but I know and reality to knows that it is very likely. A birdshot bullet has more of a spread and gives a lot more of a chance to actually hit the intended target, and because of the small size of the bbs the person you shoot at will more likely be hit, more likely not be killed, and the bbs will not penetrate walls and hit unintended targets. My oppponent never addressed the fact that most people do not shoot to kill which means that he must agree with this, if he didn't go against it. He also didn't seem to understand that if you have one or maybe even two people attack, you do nto need anymore that 5 or 6 shots because the spread of the bullets will hit the target. Because my opponent did not address hardly any of my points and I virtually destroyed his, I urge you to vote in negation of the resolution.
9mm is better than the 38 special

If you want to say I'm uneducated thats fine by me, you can play it that way, but what you haven't done is read everything I've said. What you are essentially doing is comparing the 38 special "shot shell", "rat shot", "bird shot", "snake shot", whatever you want to call it, to a standard 9mm round or to the 9mm hollow point round. The 9mm, as I stated previously, also comes in a shot shell round, if you purchase that ammo type. Both the 9mm shot shell and 38 special shot shell round will act as a miniature shotgun. The shot shell round is used as an anti-pest round. It is mostly used to kill snakes (as you said before), birds, rats, etc. The 38 special shot shell round or the 9mm shot shell round isn't suggested to be a personal defense round, as it doesn't meet the requirements of a personal defense round. When a bullet is fired it travels at "x" amount of feet per second before it penetrates an object. Once it penetrates the object it begins to slow down. This is simple physics. With the addition of "controlled expansion", the bullet expands at a controlled rate in order for it to meet the required penetration distance of a personal defense round. For example, if I shot at a person with a 9mm hollow point round, once the round impacts and penetrates the person, it is slowing down due to physics and the controlled expansion. So again there is no need to worry about an exit wound and the bullet indirectly going somewhere else. Now everyone isn't a top shot and everyone needs to know the consequences of missing their intended target. They also need to know what their ammo type is capable of doing if they miss their target. This goes for everyone, no matter what type of firearm or ammo type you're using. To be honest, the way I've learned, if you're going to fire your weapon, you better shoot to kill. Me personally, I'm not going to try and shoot you in the knee, I'm going to fire at the spot of the body where I know I'm going to be able to hit you. That area is the upper body. More specifically the torso area. Now apply the same theory to when you're fishing and a snake happens to pop up. Are you going to shoot to injure it (which would probably aggravate it and make it more aggressive) or are you trying to shoot to kill, essentially neutralizing the threat. Now you can keep bringing up the fact that the 38 special shot shell round is less lethal but that is no longer a sound argument due to the fact that the 9mm also has a shot shell variation. So tell me how I'm uneducated in this matter. By the way a standard 38 special round can penetrate walls too. The 9mm boasts a higher muzzle energy ft-lb, muzzle velocity ft/sec, and the capability of a 15-18 round magazine. The 9mm is also, not by much, but, a less expensive round than the 38 special.
9mm is better than the 38 special

My opponent is clearly uneducated on the fact that a 9 mm round can easily penetrate walls, especially with a hollow point which is what my opponent proposed. In a home, a 9 mm bullet no matter whether it's hollow point or not, can easily penetrate walls, especially at a short distance such as the rooms in a home. A 38 special is essentially like a miniature shotgun, essentially in the fact that the little pellets spread out. Most people are not shooting to kill when people invade their home, they are trying to prevent harm to themselves and their families. Also, there is no need to have more rounds, because the spread of the shots should make impact on the first shot and a second shot will definitely prevent the target from moving. Based in my opponents low education on this subject, I urge you to vote in negation of the resolution. Thank you and good luck.
9mm is better than the 38 special

In the case of defending your home, both rounds will do their part if the shooter does his/her part. In most cases, if you're going to fire your weapon you are going to shoot to kill. What you don't have to worry about are unintended casualties because most hollow point rounds have controlled expansion. For those who don't know what this is, controlled expansion means that the bullet has been engineered to expand at a controlled rate so that it can meet the penetration needed, without over penetrating. This eliminates the worry of the round exiting the body. The FBI recommends that a round should have between 12 to 15 inches of penetration for it to be a good self defense cartridge. Even the lightest 9mm load can meet the penetration requirement and moreover, pack a better punch than the 38 special while doing it. There are many different types of 9mm rounds and one of them is the Shot Shell round. This round serves same purpose as the 38 special shot shell (aka "snake shot"). Let's face it, a revolver which can hold 5-6 rounds, its a spectacular weapon. The fact that it has less moving parts and its a simple design means its reliable and easy to operate. It is less likely to jam up and it will not fail to eject a spent cartridge. The 38 special is mostly used in the revolver. On the other hand, the 9mm is one of the most widely used ammo type in the world. Most modern day handguns use the 9mm round and are able to have a 15-18 round magazine. By the time you empty your magazine, the person using the revolver would've loaded it once and reloaded it twice. The weapon mechanisms that are used to fire the 9mm are lighter, smaller and easier to carry. They are extremely light compared to a revolver which has some weight to it. The 38 special is a great round but, everything it can do, the 9mm can match it and do it better.
9mm is better than the 38 special

In the context of which type of bullet is better, I believe that the 38 special is easily better that the 9mm because it has more uses for a more wide variety of tasks. In the aspect of self-defense I would definitely favor the 38 special because the pellets that come out of the cap of the bullet are in most cases non-lethal unless you are at short range. I believe you shouldn't kill a human being unless you're in a life or death situation. This prevents you from having to live with the guilt of knowing that you killed a himan being. This also prevents trauma that can come commonly, when you kill a human being. Another good aspet of the 38special is that if you are trying to protect your home at night, you donn't have to worry about the bullets going into other rooms and potentially injuring someone unintended. Another plus is for the times when you're encountered with snakes. I am an inhabitant of Alabama, and I go fishing quite often. Most areas that you fish in, in Alabama are ponds or lakes, and in the prime fishing time, which is Summer, the snakes like to come out into the sun to get warmth. The snakes can come by you essentially unnoticed, and with this special shot you have a much better chance to hit the snake before it comes too close. This is why some people call the 38 special snake shot. Basically, this special shot is all around more useful in the harmful events that can sometimes occur. This is why i urge you to vote in negation of the resolution.
9mm is better than the 38 special

The 38 special is know to be the "king of kings" as compared to the 9mm round, but this is a popular misconception. The 9mm round is smaller in length as compared to the 38 special, but in this case bigger isn't always better. The 9mm has 3x the ammo capacity and nearly double the amount of energy when fired. The extra energy makes the 9mm travel faster and has a better stopping power than the 38 special. The 9mm is superior to the 38 special.
Does focusing on the spelling and grammar of your opponent draw attention away from the debate.

You didn't specify what I was actually arguing for, so we'll just ignore Round 1.Moving on...Spelling and grammar are important for a reason. Spelling and grammar (I'll call them S G from now on) can show one's education level. This is crucial as knowing one's education level can help you craft better arguments against them. Along with that, poor S G can show that a debater doesn't understand what they're saying and help you tremendously. Definitely, pay attention to the other opponent's S G.
Does focusing on the spelling and grammar of your opponent draw attention away from the debate.

I don't believe that grammar and spelling a really as important in debates. For starters, arguments are a lot more important than spelling and grammar. While the latter can affect the judge's decision, arguments are what makes up a good debate, and is more important than spelling and grammar in the long run. Basically, you helped support my case. Arguing over spelling and grammar is a lot less important and a time waster in debates.
Persons convicted of pedophilic crimes ought to be treated and not incarcerated in all instances

(1)Suppression by definition means to hold in or restrain, by holding one"s desire he/she can develop what is called an explosive disorder " Suppression will eventually reveal itself. Restraining desires may not be seen on surface but will stay alive at root and within time it will eventually grow. In addition suppressing one"s desires will only give it power over one-self and eventually lead to failure. Restraining desires will give us a temporary fix instead of providing us with a solution. Therefore focusing on suppressing desires will eventually lead to a repeated offense if not treated and incarcerated. (2)If owners of such websites are under the umbrella of person"s convicted of pedophilic crime then police officers would have to determine a distinction among a pedophile and person being convicted. Police Officers will have to conduct investigations, find evidence and evaluate mental state to determine if one is sexually attracted to children. If no evidence or not enough evidence is obtain to prove person is a pedophile then he/she should be arrested for distribution of kitty porn. Therefore if evidence is obtained then person should be treated. (3)A psychopath like a pedophile may know what is legally right or wrong but the thought of being incarcerated does not register until the action occurs. Pedophiles don"t think of the law while committing the acts. A pedophile is concern with fulfilling his/her sexual desire. The morality of it will matter at the time of conviction. If person is not aware of the morality he/she require treatment.
Persons convicted of pedophilic crimes ought to be treated and not incarcerated in all instances

(1) There are ways in which one can go around. If he/she is capable enough, there are cultures that are not opposed to adult/child relationships. In addition, suppression of desires is not about hiding. It is about being able to control one"s self in able to avoid harming others. There are knowledge that such actions are not permitted therefore, one should do as much as possible to prevent oneself from committing such actions. (2) Possession of child pornography and those who are owners of such websites are still under the umbrella of persons convicted of pedophilic crimes " this is the distinction of those who are pedophiles and those who are not pedophiles, therefore, people convicted of pedophilic crimes ought to be incarcerated. (3) Sexual desires are innate in all human beings. Excessive sexual desires may be considered sickness but the simple desire is not. The topic at hand has already past the investigative stage. We are not at the sentencing phase. Therefore, we are only determining whether or not to send the person convicted of the crime to rehab or to prison. Punishment is a method of the law. Revenge is the method to get even. Torture is excessive punishment to get even. Not all those who have convicted of pedophilic crimes have illnesses and deserve to be treated " and not all of them are pedophiles. (4) A psychopath may not understand what is morally right or wrong but a psychopath certainly knows what is legally right and wrong. All are subject to legal doctrines that are not innate in our minds. The US is one of the countries that make it illegal to commit pedophilic crimes " not requiring those convicted of it to know the morality of the matter.
Persons convicted of pedophilic crimes ought to be treated and not incarcerated in all instances

(1) Pedophilia is a sexual attraction for a child. A pedophile is able to control urges but the question will be for how long? Does the pedophile have to hide for the rest of his life? A Pedophile who chooses to hide from others to self-control desires is suffering from an illness that requires treatment. Segregating himself from everyone will worsen mental state and help develop an explosive disorder. Study have shown choosing to stay at home alone could increase chance of premature death, hiding or being incarcerated will provide a temporary fix and never get to the actual root of the problem. Psychological repression can lead one to question oneself consistently and eventually lead to suicide thoughts. (2) Person being arrested for posting kitty porn on a website is being arrested for being thought to have some sexual attraction to children and is label a pedophile due to child being under age. Treatment will not be needed if determine to have no relation to a pedophilia crime. The charge for posting child pornography would be a misdemeanor for possession of the obscene image. (3) An investigation would have to be conducted to determine the cause of a pedophilia crime. The action alone of having sexual desires is a sickness and requires treatment. If focusing on just the punishment it demonstrates wanting to get even rather then trying to help and get to the root of the problem. If incarcerated and is not a mental illness person will continue to have a problem. If Person with mental illness is arrested and not treated how do we determine he/she will not commit the same crime. (4) Being in control does not mean one realizes what one is doing to be right or wrong. An example would be a psychopath, one can tell him his doing of killing a person is wrong but to him/her and in their mental state is normal. Pedophile could be fully aware he has a sexual desire for children and to him/her is normal.