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IVF Debate

The sole purpose of undergoing an IVF treatment is to conceive a child. If that is achieved, then it has completed its purpose. It can be easily concluded that the couple did not fully look into what was right for them. Although the mother did begin to regret her chose of conceiving twins, it's clear that she still went through with the treatment so that she could have kids. The fact that she was able to conceive a child through IVF fulfilled the couple's desire of having a child. Again, IVF is used to help couples who have difficulties conceiving a child. ("The Advantages and Disadvantages of IVF") "The Advantages and Disadvantages of IVF." The UK's Pioneering Fertility Clinics. Accessed April 27, 2016. http://www.createhealth.org....
IVF Debate

While mothers can have more "emotional involvement," with their babies conceived by IVF, there are usually multiple barriers they have to go through to get to that point which includes genetic screening and dealing with excess embryos that the mother does not want. IVF entails the implantation of multiple embryos to ensure a greater chance of success, but the mother, along with the doctors, have to make a decision about the embryos they would not keep if multiple are successful. This is where genetic screening comes in. The embryos are checked for any "undesirable" traits, such as genetic disorders or a certain eye color and then are killed and disposed of if they do posses any of those traits not wanted. There has been multiple cases of a mother regretting any IVF child that came after the first one. "The twins are coming fast, and I don't feel a sense of joy...The new me is expecting the worse." This is a quote from a Colorado mother who underwent IVF but later regretted her decision of deciding to have twins. When IVF Couples Regret Conceiving Twins | TIME.com. (n.d.). Retrieved May 02, 2016, from http://ideas.time.com...
IVF Debate

Studies have shown that mothers who undergo IVF have shown "Greater warmth, More emotional involvement, More interaction, Less stress, [and] More overprotective[ness]" (Davenport) -- all of which are great qualities a mother should have. With these qualities, the child will feel and know they are loved. Davenport, Dawn. "The Cherished Child: Parenting after Infertility." Creating a Family. 2015. Web. 1 May 2016.
IVF Debate

As stated previously, IVF is used to help couples conceive a child. This is especially true for same-sex couples who cannot bear children (for obvious reasons). Through undergoing the procedure, a surrogate can be found for male couples so as to carry their child for them. ("Human Reproduction") Female couples can have eggs taken out, fertilized, and then placed into their uterus. Similarly, women who are single can also undergo the same procedure. IVF is also known to help those who are older. It can "be used to maximise the chance of older patients conceiving." ("The Advantages and Disadvantages of IVF"). "Human Reproduction." Successful In-vitro Fertilization Pregnancy with Spermatozoa from a Patient with Kartagener's Syndrome: Case Report. Accessed April 27, 2016. http://humrep.oxfordjournals.org.... "The Advantages and Disadvantages of IVF." The UK's Pioneering Fertility Clinics. Accessed April 27, 2016. http://www.createhealth.org....
IVF Debate

IVF may help some couples who have martial issues because of not being able to conceive a child, but it would create other issues while in the process. First of all, IVF is known to have an emotional and psychological toll on couples. There has been many reported case that women in infertile couples often feel responsible for not being able to conceive and try to repress their emotions. The men often feel overwhelmed by their partner's emotions while not being able to decipher their own. This creates a block in a marriage that doesn't get fixed until they admit their problems through communication, which doesn't happen so easily (Georgia Reproductive Specialists, 2007)
IVF Debate

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is used to help couples conceive a child -- which can fix marital issues and strengthen the bond between the couple. This procedure was first done due to a woman named Lesley Brown's fallopian tubes being blocked. ("First IVF Case - IVF & Regulation.") Lesley was able to give birth to a healthy baby; as do other women who go through the procedure. "First IVF Case - IVF & Regulation." First IVF Case - IVF & Regulation. Accessed April 27, 2016. http://invitrofertilization.weebly.com....
DBZ is a bad anime.

Ok I'm not going to forfeit, but I'm just going to make a request to redo this debate in a week or two and just have this be a tie (Pro can copy paste his last argument or make edits to it if they like that's totally fine) because of the fact that as a new member I accidentally bit off more than I could chew so to speak and would have been able to manage but unfortunately some crazy family situations occurred which consumed a lot of my time in addition to my car suddenly breaking down and consuming even more time, which I can provide evidence of if requested... So could we leave this as a tie and revisit in a week or so? I'm sorry I just had a bunch of crazy stuff happen to me but i still want to do this debate. Thank you.
Finn Harries is cuter than Jack Harries

Finnegan may have more votes than Jackson but this doesn't compare their personalities. When defining cuter, we can also discuss the personality. Jack's personality is more appealing in my opinion. He's more open with his life, unlike Finn. He has charities and does lots of fundraising. A caring guy is attractive. Jack seems more adventurous as well. He travels, goes on road trips and is overall more daring.
2+2=4 try to prove me wrong

2+2 obviously is five. Try and follow me imbecile. 2+2= 4- 4.5 +4.5 = srqt. (4-4.5)^2 + 4.5 =sqrt. (16-36+(4.5)^2)) + 4.5 =sqrt. (-20 + (4.5)^2) + 4.5 =sqrt. (25-45 + (4.5)^2) + 4.5 =sqrt. (5^2 - 10 times 4.5 + (4.5)^2) +4.5 =sqrt. ((5-4.5)^2) + 4.5 =5 + 4.5 - 4.5 =5 Therefore 2+2=5 you idiot.
The Adorableness of Raccoons

Unfortunately for her raccoons are furry little hell-spawn, and I'll prove it. Pro claims that raccoons want to be taken care of. F#ck that. Raccoons want to f*ck sh! t up for humans as much as possible. According to this wildlife control publication (1), "Raccoons cause damage or become a nuisance around houses and buildings when they take up residence in attics or chimneys or raid garbage cans in search of food. Occasionally, raccoons tear off boards or shingles to get into an attic or wall space. Once inside, they may damage insulation and chew holes. In addition, raccoon feces may accumulate and create unpleasant odors. " That's right, there could be a raccoon in your house right now, taking a dump in your roof. Does breaking and entering and vandalism sound adorable to you? Raccoons are vicious little creatures (2) who eat turtles, mice, and the eggs and young of birds or reptiles (1). That's right, they eat cute little mice (3)! That doesn't sound adorable to me. I look forward to my opponents attempt to defend these fiendish villains, and to extending my arguments on why racoons are probably Satan's personal henchmen. Sources:1: . http://wildlifecontrol.info...2: . http://downespest.files.wordpress.com...3: . http://www.freewebs.com...
The Adorableness of Raccoons

Thank you for the opening statement :) Raccoons must know they are cute due to the innocence in their faces. The cute fluffiness of their large eyes shows friendliness, all they want is to be loved, taken care of, and fed, just like any other wildlife creature 1). Raccoons are curious when it comes to humans, and who wouldn't be? They have similar features to cats, and how adorable are cats? 2) 1:http://naturalunseenhazards.files.wordpress.com... 2: http://www.geocities.com...
The Adorableness of Raccoons

In conclusion, raccoons are more malevolent than adorable due to their behavior. They commit offenses to society such as burglary, vandalism, public indecency, and assault. If you give raccoons a chance like my opponent suggests, they'll bash you over the head with it and steal your fridge and your family while you're unconscious. Raccoons are not innocent, they are devious little hell-balls who torment humans for no reason other than they enjoy it. This isn't childlike innocence, it's full blown psychopathy. I leave you with this image (1).Thanks to those who read this debate and to my opponent for allowing me to participate in a fun debate. I hope she enjoys Debate.org as much as I do :)(I also want to reiterate that this is a joke debate. I don't actually believe most of the things I said, I took real data/sources and exaggerated very generously.)I hope you enjoyed this debate!Sources:1: http://quick-rite.com...
The Adorableness of Raccoons

As a conclusion, raccoons are very incredible creatures. They are intelligent considering their ability to lift and open many objects along with being able to take care of themselves and their babies for a long time. Their soft and fluffy fur fits them very well including their masked faces being as they are the night bandit. Yes I will admit raccoons are troublesome at times, but just like any child; they don't know any better! You can raise and train a raccoon to act like a pet, almost becoming a cat-like animal. Nothing is perfect (might I add that my competitor could not have been a perfect child in his young stages of life), everything rebels at some point. Give raccoons a chance, after all, how can you resist this face 1)? My point being, raccoons are innocent and friendly. Imperfection is what people tend to love, uniqueness, and a raccoon is definitely unique. Thank you. I wish my competitor good luck, and also thank him personally for being my first opponent in a debate :) 1: http://www.intheiropinion.com...
The Adorableness of Raccoons

Messing sh!t up may be fun for raccoons, but it is certainly not for humans. Raccoon damage can reduce property value by 5-10%, and makes a property very difficult to sell due to smell and damage. In most states you are required by law to get rid of raccoons before trying to sell a property. Inspections start at $150-250 (1). And for the record I was a perfect child and never f#cked things up. If your dog is baring your teeth at you all the time, please make sure you are not Michael Vick (too soon?)You can help raccoons sure, but not keep them. " Raccoons are wild animals. They are not pets. Even when raised from babies they commonly bite their keepers. Raccoons are best suited to life in the wild. Besides, it is illegal in many states to keep wild animals as pets, including raccoons. (1) " Bambi did not makemy heart beat wildly, it just made me really want some venison. I'm nor saying we should wage all out war on raccoons, I'm just arguing that they are not adorable. Read this story: "A friend was coming over to watch a movie at around 2 a.m. one night. He ran into a little problem — or rather, six little problems. Outside my door were six fully grown raccoons, hissing and fighting with each other. He had gotten about halfway up my driveway when he was fully surrounded. (2)" That's right, raccoons ambush humans in packs. Do you find aggravated assault adorable? I think not.I look forward to the conclusion of this debate :)Sources:1: http://allstateanimalcontrol.com...2: http://thevarsity.ca...
The Adorableness of Raccoons

Raccoons are by no means "hobos of the animal kingdom!" That's how they were raised generation after generation. Hell yes they like to mess up your sh!t because it is fun! Reminds me of an adorable yet reckless child, and if you can tell me you didn't f*ck things up as a kid then by all means you win. I am telling you right now, raccoons are purely innocent and the most fluffy little creature you will ever see! That terrorizing face of a raccoon in your last photo was not because its a spawn of Satan, it was smiling 1). My dog does that all the time, baring his teeth to smile. Its the cutest thing in the world! Lets say you see a raccoon standard in the middle of the road, and it appears hurt. You don't just leave it there to die, one look into its eyes and it'll be having you in awe. You can help orphaned raccoons, just as if it was a child 2). Innocent. Think of the DVD of Bambi. There is a mother and a baby raccoon, the most friendly ones in the video. They are the cutest, tell me that Bambi did not make your heart beat wildly 3). Please consider for a moment if you were traded places with a raccoon. You wouldn't understand why everyone dislikes you, you are trying to make a living, so why the hell is everyone being so mean? Treat raccoons how you want to be treated. Fairly. Because one day they will raise above humans from their cuteness and you will all be sorry that you haven't noticed their adorableness sooner. 1: http://inanewhitterings.files.wordpress.com... 2: http://www.2ndchance.info... 3: http://farm3.staticflickr.com...
The Adorableness of Raccoons

Raccoons are by no means innocent! They're pretty much the hobos of the animal kingdom, raiding your garbage, sleeping in your house without your permission, and doing unspeakable things to your dog (1). They also make worse house-mates than my alcoholic aunt Linda. According to this report (2): "Raccoons are wild animals - very sloppy and destructive by nature. Some people have tried to keep them as pets - aside from the danger of being bitten or scratched, the main problem is that they destroy everything in the house. A raccoon living in an attic of a house will cause some major damage. Raccoons will rip apart ducts, sometimes all of them. I'm not sure why, maybe just for fun, maybe in search of bedding material, maybe because they're curious about the air flow." That's right, raccoons will wreck your sh!t for literally no reason other than they think it's fun. Also, they leave their foul droppings everywhere (3). That's right, raccoons will just walk around your house sh!tting on everything you love (also like my alcoholic aunt Linda) because raccoons don't give a f#ck. Raccoons use those "cute little paws" to tear your goddamn roof open and watch you while you sleep (4). Raccoons don't want to be loved, they want to serve their great lord Lucifer by wrecking everything they come across. Does this face look like it wants to be loved? (5)Sources:1: http://mimg.ugo.com...2: http://www.wildlife-removal.com...3: http://www.wildlife-removal.com...4: http://www.wildlife-removal.com...5: http://www.saynotocrack.com...
The Adorableness of Raccoons

Raccoons are not that terrorizing, they are purely innocent. Houses are made to be welcoming for any visitor, and since it is tough out in the wild, the raccoons must use our homes are safety nets. When someone tries to attack them, animal instinct takes over, mostly for protecting their babies 1). It is not their fault homes are so cozy, nor that they are incredibly smart animals. Raccoons have cute little paws, able to open anything just like a human hand, and are able to survive for roughly six years 2)! For being a wildlife critter, that is a pretty long time to live. It is true that all they want is to be loved - most people dislike raccoons and will make it in their power to kill them off. That isn't right. There are easier ways to take take care of these adorable gifts from Heaven, they don't know any better 3). Help give them a home, after all, they do make great pets 4). 1: http://www.norcalsurvival.com... 2: http://library.thinkquest.org... 3: http://www.humanesociety.org... 4: http://www.urlesque.com...
Hindu teachings are more practical than the Bible

The bible states that there are the sheep and the goats,[1] which prevents interaction with the secular world.[2][3] Hindus are extremely tolerant of other beliefs and ideologies recognising that from a karmic point of view we are all progressing directly or indirectly towards a spiritual apotheosis.[4] The bible states that hell is the destination of non-adherents, claiming that 68.5% of the world will be damned.[1][5] Hinduism is an enriching experience - full of vibrant colour, gentle counsel, star-beams of wisdom, experiences chiselled by the ages, friendships in many guises, and the joy of inner discipline![4] Sources: [1] Matthew 25:31-46 [2] John 15:19 [3] http://chilawoychik.com... [4] http://wiki.answers.com... [5] http://en.wikipedia.org...
Hindu teachings are more practical than the Bible

I am very confused at the last round of my opponent.I thought that round one was for acceptance, I don't see how outlining my case into one short sentence was poor conduct but if its then so be it. A debate's logic is far more important to me than the conduct of its delivery.The issue of Christianity having a threat of hell and damnation is the same as Hinduism's threat that the more suffering one endure sin their life the less they'll endure in the next meaning there is no way out in the end so one might as well avoid suffering in this one if by not doing so they'll end up doing so in two lives down the line anyway.I didn't understand the rest of pro's argument apart from that they had an issue with Christianity advocating war.This is a valid assertion as much as the issue of how violently Hindus treated Muslims, in fact this is the very reason that Pakistan formed.http://www.youtube.com...So in reality there is equal impracticality between both religions, Hinduism is not more practical than the Bible.
Hindu teachings are more practical than the Bible

In summary.Round 1 ProThe bible states that hell is the destination of non-adherents, claiming that 68.5% of the world will be damnedExpansion:This is a death threat. Eternal death to those who do not agree.The Spanish inquisition turned this into an actual physical death threat."García Cárcel estimates that the total number processed by the Inquisition throughout its history was approximately 150,000; applying the percentages of executions that appeared in the trials of 1560–1700—about 2%—the approximate total would be about 3,000 put to death. Nevertheless, very probably this total should be raised keeping in mind the data provided by Dedieu and García Cárcel for the tribunals of Toledo and Valencia, respectively. It is likely that the total would be between 3,000 and 5,000 executed. (For comparative purposes, the number of people executed for "witchcraft" in Europe during about the same time span as the Inquisition is estimated to total 60,000[1].)."[2]Rabid enforcement of religious values is part of the Christian culture.Round 1 ConI find Hinduism one of those religions that only works in theory as opposed to large-scale practice. (No reason given, saving argument for next round. Improper conduct.)Round 2 ProRefutation Con's point.Round 2 ConSome religions allow Yoga. Christians have been active in military conquest.Round 3 Pro>> Some religions allow Yoga. One religion recommends yoga, the religion I am advocating.>> Christians have been active in military conquest.Is military conquest a part of religion? For Christianity, definitely so. This would be a point in my favor.In the modern world, teachings of military conquest for religious reasons are impractical. The numbers are paused, leaving Christianity with an embarrassing history and a dominant position on the global scene.[1] The Witch Hunt in Early Modern Europe, by Levack, Brian P.[2] http://en.wikipedia.org...
Hindu teachings are more practical than the Bible

Buddhists practise Yoga, Muslims practise Yoga, Christian practise in fact any and all religions allow followers to practise Yoga.I find it amusing that you claim Hinduism to be the third largest religion when Christianity is the world's number one largest religion. http://en.wikipedia.org... and according to the following source: http://en.wikipedia.org... Hinduism is fourth, third place being agnostic atheism.So in fact that basis of your argument favours the Bible over the Vedas (scriptures of Hinduism).Throughout history Hindus have lost many wars while Christians have won. So, in practicality Hinduism remains the largest religion in only one nation of this world: India.Islam and Christianity (as well as atheism if you want to include that) have thwarted it.
Nationalism is Essential to Liberalism

I oppose to the statement that Nationalism is needed in order to be a Liberal who supports global ism. The reason for this being that your nationality is not a choice, you are born with it as it is about your family history, it was not something that you yourself created or had any say about, therefore it should not define you nor your character, lifestyle, morals, ethics values etc. Furthermore to stay quiet and not speak up against unjust, or unfair rules because your government has put them into place, and you will say that you will not object or will not take a stand against because you state that you have nationalism is nothing less of foolishness. Also to have only a regard for Nationalism and not for Globalism is being ignorant, as you are ignoring the world around you, which although you may be able to concentrate on yourself right now, later on if something were to happen and you needed help, very few countries, if any any, would come to your aid, because of your selfishness of nationalism being more important than globalism. To add on to that if other countries do need help, but you only concentrate on your country, when those countries do recover from whatever struggle or issue they have been through they will still continue to remember what you had done to them, which may just provoke wars, and a halt to necessary resources as well.
Nationalism is Essential to Liberalism

Greetings,I am choosing to debate whether Nationalism (that is, pride in one's home country and concern for one's own countrymen) is essential to the survival of Liberalism (the belief that the individual should be free so long as they do not cause direct harm to others, free from religious and social restraints). This is to be taken in opposition to the modern "Liberal"'s support for globalism.1) Acceptance & Opening Statements (NO SOURCES)2) Elaborate Opening Statements3) Refutations4) Rebuttals5) Closing Statements (NO SOURCES)___________________________________________________________________________Nationalism is essential to Liberalism because it guarantees the liberty of the individual member of the Nation. This has been seen in both the election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency as well as the Brexit Referendum. By rejecting globalism both the United States and the United Kingdom are now able to concentrate more on improving their own countries, and not having to limit themselves in accordance with the will and demands of foreign entities who have their own agendas. Although it gets treated as a dirty sentiment nowadays, taking pride in one's Nation is how one preserves Liberty because the people take pride in themselves and the laws upon which their National government was founded, which in countries like Britain, the United States, and France was the Classical Liberalism of the Enlightenment and 18th Century. I do mean to say that a person could (and should) believe that their culture and Nation are superior to foreign ones. This does not imply that any culture should be imposed upon another, which is a Neo-Conservative and Progressive point of view. Unlike those ideologies, which have led to migrant crises in both Europe and the US, promoted instability in the Middle East, and helped to fund slave labor in East Asia under the banner of Globalism, the true Liberal understands that Nationalism is necessary to preserving his/her own freedoms. Looking forward to debating.