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I can't decide whether to be for or against abortion - Convince me to be pro-choice!

You have dismissed my argument regarding rape with only a few comments which I will respond to later. You claim that women have the right to choose. They may not be restricted by law (although sometimes they are) but sometimes they are restricted by their religion. If they are raped some religions still do not allow abortion! It's not all about financial support. Just because teenagers who get pregnant are a minority it does not mean that they should be ignored. It isn't nice having all the pressure and responsibility even with financial support. A child shouldn't have to live a life where they are in university with a 6 year old child. They could be bullied and people may question her at a young age about it and they may feel insecure. Minorities still matter - they shouldn't be disregarded and ignored because of this. The argument regarding your response to mothers being in danger is simple to counter. Again, this is an argument against the minorities. Do you think that it is okay to ban abortions just because most people who have an abortion aren't raped? Rape is an increasingly worrying issue and those statistics will begin to increase. The baby in her womb wouldn't want to be the cause of their mother's death. Or a reminder for their mother's rape. Or the reason that their mother cannot live the life she wants to live. The baby in the mother's womb would want their mother to be happy and if an abortion would make the mother happy then it is a choice that she should be allowed to make. Sources https://www.google.co.uk... https://www.google.co.uk...
I can't decide whether to be for or against abortion - Convince me to be pro-choice!

I agree that if the pregnancy is dangerous for either mother or child, there should be no question as to whether or not she could have an abortion. However, for the majority of abortions performed this is not the case. Women should have the right to choose - Don't they already? Everyone knows what sex might lead to, so didn't she make the choice already? I feel like it is kind of like eating unhealthy and expecting the right to choose the result of that. Mothers are too young in some cases - There is an easy solution to this. I live in Denmark, and over here young mothers get financial support. They get MORE support if they move out of their parents house and live on their own. If they choose to stay in school, they get even more support in order to that. I think all countries should make a system like this, to encourage people to have their babies. Furthermore, statistics show that the age group that is responsible for the highest amount of abortions are women in their twenties, not teenagers (source: http://www.abort73.com...) Mother can be in danger - This is a valid argument, HOWEVER less than ONE PERCENT of abortions are done to save the mother (source: http://www.abortionfacts.com... ) Also only one per cent (of aborting women) reported that they were the survivors of rape. That means well over 90 per cent of abortions are neither to save the mother, the mothers were not victims of rape - over 90 per cent of abortions occur because of convenience. I get that you think a woman should be able to decide what to do with her body - but do you not think the baby in her womb has a say at all?
My opponent will contradict him/her self.

Congratulations to Con for making it so far. This is the final and most difficult round. 11.(as con pointed this out earlier that number one of round two is number six overall) Are your initials TBR? 12. Did you answer yes to question 11? 13. Is this question 13? 14. Is this question 14? 15. Have you answered yes for exactly 4 times this round? Win or loss it was a good game. Thank you
My opponent will contradict him/her self.

Your debate.org name is TBR right? I feel as if you have contradicted yourself already. But let's continue!1. Is this question 1?2. Will you answer no to question 3?3. Was your answer to question 2 a yes or no?4. Was your answer to question 1 a yes?5. Have you or will you use the answer "yes" 3 times total this round?
The vicious circle is you.

I cannot argue with that. If that is your true face, and not a face imposed upon my conscience by the machine of humanity. Swear on whatever you hold dear, if anything, but a vision of .5 billion souls serving your dream, that your face is that one and I will submit in this debate. I am 50/50 you are who you say, but as the coin thins, I would bet not on it.
The internet does more harm than good

Many people are just addicted to the internet. They can"t stop browsing, they are hooked on gaming and they spend too much time indoors. Instead of going out for a walk or play outside, they sit behind their computers for hours. A sad consequence of the addiction is that they are so used to high speed information by just clicking on the next link that they can no longer appreciate a good book, or a nice conversation with a friend. By failing to take exercise they grow fat and unhealthy. Their family life suffers and their only relationships are online " they can"t cope in the real world.So the internet does more harm than good.
The internet does more harm than good

Everyone"s privacy can be greatly harmed by the Internet.We can quickly see what politicians and celebrities are doing when the paparazzi posts news pictures online, but people can also see what we"ve been doing. Some sites store information. Some ask us to fill in information which can be sold to other sites for commercial purposes. Once we post something online, it is almost impossible to erase it from the net. Some websites store information. Some ask us to fill in information which can be sold to other sites for commercial purposes. As the Internet gains more and more users the temptation for criminals to gain our private information becomes greater. Hackers can hide their true location when engaging in illegal activities online, so the likelihood of their being brought to justice is low. Whenever people post something online, it becomes almost impossible to erase, and with the proliferation of social networks posting personal information online is becoming second nature, this is a dangerous precedent.
The internet does more harm than good

The internet has become a major source of information for many people. However, online information become a major source of information for many people. However, online information has usually not gone through the same checks as newspaper articles or books. There is a higher risk that some of the facts or quotations from a particular source in an article are false. Whereas newspapers might lose customers if people find out they gave been "selling lies", a blog can be easily deleted. If people base their opinions on information they find online, they could well be basing their opinion on false facts. Since the internet gives equal space to material of greatly varying quality, this is a serious risk.So I believe that internet brings more harm than good.
Is homework necessary

I think teachers do realize that every teacher gives homework. It's school, what do you expect them to do. The only thing the teachers think about is their class and their homework. They want to push you and make you work hard, that's why they give you that amount of homework each. And, as I said before, you may not like having that much work, but get used to it because it will be the same when you grow up and get a job, but that time there are no teachers giving it to you, you have to finish it by a dead line. And my school is the same way, but YOU have to FIND THE TIME yourself to do your homework. It may not be ideal for you, but if your teacher assigned it, than you do it. There's no reason for you to stay up til 11. I understand you have a dog and dinner and all that, but you have to be responsible and do your homework. I understand what your saying though. My best friend has a problem finding time to do her homework. Her older sister is unmarried with two children, so she has to babysit her children when she needs to be working on her project. But she still finds the time, and you should too.
Is homework necessary

To be honest I'm not saying don't give us any homework, all I am saying is that we should not be given too much homework. I recon it is fine to have a little bit of revision. But teachers don't realise that we get homework from every teacher we have. They do not realise it so they give us heaps of homework and it just stresses us out. Then we stay up to about 11 or 12 at night then we end up falling asleep in class. It might be different at your school but I recon our teachers give us to much homework. When we get too much homework it makes us dread school even more. It's quite annoying because I have many after school activities like sports to keep myself fit. I'm not sure if you have a dog but I do and I have to look after her and she's really naughty. Some people may not have any sports or activities after school so they can get there homework done but I do so it is really hard for me to finish all of my homework. Trust me when you go to school without some of your homework done you get in a lot of trouble.
Is homework necessary

Your argument is that homework is not necessary. And you haven't really given any facts to prove why it isn't, except that it's just hard for you to find the time to work on it. Sadly, you can't change the fact you have homework. It is what everyone needs to get into working habits. And I'm sorry, didn't know you were in college. But let me tell you, when you are done with school doesn't mean you won't have any more homework. I guess it depends on the job you get, but my mom will come home with a ton of work to work on at home almost every night! And she will work on it after dinner, she will stay up sometimes til 11 working on it. It's a thing that never changes. No, mom's work was not assigned to her by a teacher, but all the years she was in school, if her teacher didn't give her homework, she wouldn't know what to do with all that work. Homework is necessary, and it may not be ideal for you schedule, but it will help your knowledge and how you work in the future.
Is homework necessary

I have many chores to do at home especially when you have to help your parents and then you finish all of my chores at about 6:30 in the evening. Then you have to have dinner and for some kids they do not have to do all the dishes but I have to. After you have finished that it is about 7:30 at night so you don't have enough time to do all your homework. Matter of fact I am in college. So I have lots of homework to do at night. At school it is not hard to do homework at my school because when we talk we help eachother.
Is homework necessary

"When you are at home you are meant to relax not do homework." My opponent has said that when you are at home you relax and don't do homework. Well, let me ask my opponent, do you do chores at home? Do you study for an upcoming test? Doing work at home is what helps you get used to the work you are studying in school. To you, homework may seem pointless, but it helps increase your knowledge. For me, I do better working on an assignment at home rather than at school. Some kids are always talking and I can't do anything to make them stop! At home, I have time at home to work quietly in my room. Most kids don't want to work on their homework because they want to be texting on their phones or generally do nothing. Some kids may be up til 10 or 11 working on homework, and they complain how long it took the to finish. For me, when I get home I go straight to work on my homework or studies and finish up in a matter of a few hours! Then I have the rest of the evening for myself with no worries of work to get done before 10PM! And trust me, if you are upset about have homework, just wait until you get to high school, college even! Talk about homework almost EVERY night! Homework has been around for so long, it will never change. I do think some teachers give out homework just because, but other teachers, like my English teacher for example, actually gave our class homework to help increase our knowledge on vocabulary and worldly events. Homework is necessary, without it, children wouldn't get into the habits of working and seeing their work from school in another environment.
There is an Osama bin Laden accomplice on the loose

Next time I wont post an argument on my phone, but my question still stands.... Are you completely retarded? Your link only suggests that the 9/11 hijackers may have had help being able to integrate enough into American society to be able to get by and remain undetected before the attack was carried out..... It says nothing about Osama's accomplice and his accomplice planning to bomb the Seattle Space Needle, and the Washington Monument, and then shoot a potato full of C4 into the White House with a potato shooter..... Nor does it say anything about this alleged terrorist gaining control of America or destroying the entire government, but its the C4 Potato into the White House part that makes this whole claim truly retarded.
There is an Osama bin Laden accomplice on the loose

"With all do [should be due] respect..." "... a complete retarded [complete retard or completely retarded; you can't have both]..." I believe that this statement pertains to you, my friend. Anyway, I wasn't saying he had a friend who was more evil than him. I said he had an accomplice of lesser evil, who now has a sidekick. They both work for Al-Quaeda. The new tag-along won't knock down the Space Needle and Washington monument on his own anyway, nor did bin Laden. The unnamed co-conspirator helped, but only planning. They are a long line of suicide bombers. First bin Laden died, then this new partner in crime will die trying to destroy our government. Read this: http://www.browardbulldog.org...
There is an Osama bin Laden accomplice on the loose

With all do respect, are you a complete retarded or something? Osama was the undisputed head of Al-Qaeda, he didnt have some shadow figure more evil then him run around everywhere he went and is still somehow alive..... The only thing crazier then that claim is the one that this accomplice now has an accomplice of his own who will knock down the space needle, the washington monument, and then launch a potato full of C4 into the white house via a potato gun......
There is an Osama bin Laden accomplice on the loose

How could one man plan all that? He couldn't. He had an evil friend who is currently trying to gain control of America and wants to bomb the Seattle Space Needle (not that it would take much to knock that thing down). He is currently plotting against us, planning a series of attacks so that he and his new accomplice can destroy our government. First, he'll bomb the Space Needle. Then, he'll knock down the Washington monument and while all that turmoil is going on, he's going to launch a potato filled with c-4 into a window of the White House with a potato shooter.
There is an Osama bin Laden accomplice on the loose

"No, I'm not completely retarded. You know why it's an ingenious plan to shoot a potato full of C-4 into the White House? Because no one expects it. No one would think of that"Windows of the White House are bullet proof...... Not only that, the White House is also reinforced by barriers, fences, the sensors, Secret Service officers standing guard, walking patrol, patrol on bicycles or driving cars, bomb-sniffing dogs...... It’s even been reported there’s an antiaircraft system ready to take out planes that might try to launch 9/11-style suicide attacks.http://www.thedailybeast.com...So no, firing a potato into the White House wouldnt work, which is why believeing such a conspiracy theory could work is flat out retarded. "Not one person would suspect a potato to end the government."Blowing up the White House doesnt end the government idiot..... There are three branches of government and literally a lineup of presidential stand-ins to take up the role of being the new president should something happen to the President. You wouldd literally have to kill everyone in the government in order to end it, and launching a potato into the White House wont achieve that, idiot. "All you need is a small child accomplice and a potato launcher"Rather then even entertain your retarded idea that now it would be an Iranian child firing a potato full of C4 into the White House and end the government, ill simply ignore your idiotic ramblings and end this debate already.....Osama Bin Laden does not have an accomplice on the loose planning to blow up the Space Needle, AND the Washington Monument, AND hire an iranian child to shoot a potato full of C4 into the White House and end the government...... Thats just retarded.
There is an Osama bin Laden accomplice on the loose

No, I'm not completely retarded. You are. You know why it's an ingenious plan to shoot a potato full of C-4 into the White House? Because no one expects it. No one would think of that. Not one person would suspect a potato to end the government. Who says the helpers didn't do more than that? In any case, remaining undetected is key. You don't need to have a bunch of fancy equipment if you are blending in. All you need is a small child accomplice and a potato launcher. Remember, the mastermind can't do everything. A grown person can't just tote around a potato shooter without getting a few stares. But a little kid? Yeah. Especially a little Iranian kid trying to make money. By the way, your lack of apostrophes in the appropriate place is a bit distracting.
Ban Homework!

Homework might seem good for students but when you think of it it is bad. My first assertion is that homework is basically slavery. The reasoning is that homework is given to students without their choice the same way slaves were captured. My second assertion is that there is more cheating. The reasoning is that many students got caught cheating at home because of them sending the picture of there homework to their friends they send it to their parents or their teachers. My third assertion is that you are already in school for many hours so when you get home you should relax or do anything you want. My name is Bob and I am on the proposition side of this debate strongly agreeing with the topic that we should ban homework.
Ban Homework!

I think I won this debate because you have committed several logical fallacies and you have not provided any evidence as to why a simple thing like homework should be made illegal. Furthermore, I'd like to assert that homework in moderation is an essential part of education and helps students grow their brains at a time when they would normally be playing video games. I did answer your question. Poor sleep routines are not the responsibility of the school, but the responsibility of the student. I don't know how which side of the world you reside in relates to how much homework you should be given. I believe that education is essential in all countries. As an American citizen, I think that homework is better than extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities are fine in their own right, but homework should always be made a priority. Also, sports are not essential to the development of the body. People should focus more on the development of the mind.
Ban Homework!

I won this debate because you had no assertions and you did not completely refute my first assertion. You also did not answer the question I asked you. Since this is your last speech you can not add any new assertions. On my side of the world I want kids to have a little or no homework but on your side of the world, you want students to have homework when they need time for extracurricular activities. You need sports without sports your body will not be strong and will not grow the way it needs to.
Ban Homework!

Hmm. Very interesting. Just the sort of weak, unsupported argument a naive high school student would make. Let's go for it. Your first assertion falls flat because you don't use the definition of slavery correctly. Slavery is unpaid, forced work. As a minor, the average high school student does not get paid for the work they do. The work you do in high school is beneficial to your later life, so it is not pointless. It might be forced upon you, but it is for your own good and you, as a person whose brain has not yet fully developed, are not qualified to classify homework as slavery. That is an insult to real African American slaves. Your second assertion is unproven. There is cheating with normal schoolwork. If a student takes a picture of homework and sends it to friends, then it means that the student is dishonest. The student is to be blamed, not the school. To blame the school would be a miscarriage of justice. Finally, your third assertion is only a repetition of your claim.
Adding Seat belts to Schoolbuses

The opposition argues that the padding on school buses provides safety to the students on-board. While the school buses typically do not actually get in an accident, when they do, in some cases the padding does provide the necessary safety. However, let's face the situation that in the event of a rollover accident or high-speed collision, those seats may not be enough, ESPECIALLY in a rollover accident. In a rollover accident, without the seat belt, you have the opportunity to end up hitting your head on a window, which may break on impact and cause severe injury, and possibly even paralysis or death. When restrained in a seat belt, the children may be receiving minor abdominal and torso injuries, but decrease the risk of death. On average, 24 million children ride the school bus each day. Roughly 5 deaths occur and hundreds of thousands of injuries each year in the United States. With seat belts, these numbers can decrease significantly.
Adding Seat belts to Schoolbuses

Being a Junior in High School riding a school bus daily, and having a little brother in elementary school riding the bus every day without seat belts, I've really begun to worry about what will happen in the event of a sudden high-speed accident or a roll over accident. Being as there is nothing to keep you strapped in the seat and stop you from being thrown from your seat, possibly sustaining a head injury if your head hits the roof while rolling over, riding in a school bus without seat belts is incredibly dangerous, and I do not understand why we don't require school buses to have them. Therefore, I say that seat belts should be required on school buses and that student should be required to be strapped in. If they refuse, disciplinary action(s) can be requested or made by the driver.
HEEAP; America's liberties are no more than a Hippocratic Eye for an Eye Apathetic Party of the USA.

America is a country built on liberties. America is the only country in the world to truly have absolute freedom. Our amendments ensure maximum freedom so that people can choose for themselves, with minimum government interference. Our nations ideals were based on the fact that common people have the ability to regulate themselves. This is true. There is no difference between people who run the government and people who live in society. Government people were not endowed with genius ability at birth, therefore individual, and independent citizens know what is best for themselves. America"s liberties are important for a free people.
HEEAP; America's liberties are no more than a Hippocratic Eye for an Eye Apathetic Party of the USA.

Why should, could or would the rest of the world follow or have any respect for a country that let their own people starve to death on the streets or go to prison to and be no more than a slave to make more prisons? Where in the hell is the sanity in this menial mind mumbling task while in prison within a prison to make another prison? WTF are you doing to your own constitutional liberties that were written by humanities humane? We the people find HEEAP of the U.S.A guilty as charged.