Ted Cruz 2016

I would like to think my opponent for debating this topic with me, and for providing intellectual arguments. However, I believe some problems can be revealed in my opponents arguments. My opponent has stated,"What I will attempt to prove is that Cruz does not fulfill any of the above leadership components that a president ought to adhere for the role of president."The leadership components my opponent noted were leadership, principle, and merit. I will reassure the voters that Ted Cruz does posses these components.LeadershipAs I have stated before, Ted Cruz has led the fight against Obamacare (which my opponent failed to argue against) and voted no against the spending bill that funded Planned Parenthood when his republican colleagues voted yes to keep their U.S. Senate seats. In 2013, Ted Cruz stood on the U.S. Senate floor for just over 21 hours filibustering Obamacare. If his republican colleagues actually wanted to do what is right for their constituents, they would have supported him. I believe this shows leadership, in the case that Ted Cruz holds a leadership position as a senator, and being able to maintain a dominant position in society as my opponent has defined as leadership. (A)Principle Ted Cruz has the most principle of any candidate running for president. His record proves it. When Ted Cruz says he is going to do something, he is going to do it. Just as I have stated above, Ted Cruz voted no against the spending bill that funded Planned Parenthood. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) stood on the senate floor and cried as he talked about the Planned Parenthood videos, and then proceeded to fund it when the time came. This is Washington, D.C. at its best. However, Ted Cruz proved that he holds principle when he voted no, just as he intended/said he would do. (B)MeritThe argument that Ted Cruz does not hold merit is interesting. Here are just some of the areas Ted Cruz has worked:-Clerk under Chief Justice William Rehnquist (1996)-Worked on George W. Bush's presidential campaign (1999)-Texas Solicitor General (2003-2008)(C)*Note: These are just some examples where Ted Cruz shows examples of leadership, principle, and merit.*************************************************************************************I would now like to address some of my opponents arguments referring to climate change, Christianity (Religious Liberty), and gay marriage.1. Climate ChangeMy opponent has stated that Ted Cruz "believes in science" and therefore does not believe in climate change. Here are the facts regarding climate change:-In 2014 there was record sea ice in Antarctica, as well as in the Great Lakes.-In 2014 many areas saw record snowfall.-In 2014 we saw many areas that were effected by the "polar vortex", where record low temperatures were recorded.(D)Yet, my opponent insists that global warming/climate change exists. The science and facts are listed in link (D), I believe this is just some of the facts that Ted Cruz takes as the science behind the false climate change claims. My opponent notes that well over 70% world environmentalists believe global warming. So I ask my opponent, can these world environmentalist possible be wrong just like any other scientist?*Note: These are just some facts, click the source below to see all facts. 2. Christianity My opponent raises a interesting point on religious liberty and that Ted Cruz among other politicians believe in a "War on Christianity". My opponent stated,"That somehow a massive stigma is being faced by Christians throughout the U.S, and that legislation allowing gay marriage and civil unions, etc. is somehow an infringement on his rights as a Christian man."The fact is Ted Cruz is not upset that gay marriage and civil unions were made legal by certain states. The issue is that the supreme court overstepped their boundaries in legalizing gay marriage in 2015. This expresses his concern for how corrupt Washington, D.C. is becoming, where certain branches of government are overstepping their constitutional boundaries. (E) People like Kim Davis, who refused to issue marriage licenses in Kentucky to same sex couples, are the one's who are effected by these laws. The issue arises when U.S. citizens are arrested for believing in a certain faith, in this case Christianity (hints the "War of Christianity").3. Gay marriageI always find it interesting when atheists, such as my opponent, try and act like they understand the Bible and Christian faith. "But what he fails to understand is that he is falsely practicing his own religion. The Bible that Christians follow is the New Testament, the story in which Jesus Christ (the supposed son of God) is sacrificed for the giveness of sin, and is resurrected to bring miracles and forgive."The fact is that Christians, such as Ted Cruz, do believe in the ENTIRE Bible. For example, homosexuality is classified in the Bible in both the old and new testament. "If a man practices homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman, both men have committed a detestable act." -Leviticus 20:13 (old testament)"Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men, nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." -1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (new testament)(F)Therefore, as a Christian, Ted Cruz is correct understands his own religion whereas my opponent, as an atheist, does not understand. ***In regards to my opponents question:"Why then, if Jesus died to forgive those who sin (apparently everyone) shall homosexuals in particular be persecuted? There is no reasonable justification."There is justification to why homosexuals are sinners. For example, if you lie and ask God for forgiveness you will be forgiven. However, homosexuality is different because you are constantly living in sin, and without confessing this sin you cannot be forgiven. *************************************************************************************I will now comment on some of my opponents remarks regarding Planned Parenthood, our founding fathers, and religious liberty.-Planned ParenthoodTed Cruz supports the defunding of Planned Parenthood strictly because they perform abortions. Why should Americans that disagree and think abortion is immoral pay taxes to an operation that kills innocent children? I encourage my opponent and others who support abortion to watch the Planned Parenthood videos. (G)-Founding FathersMy opponent notes that I seem to have misunderstood who the founding fathers were. Let me make clear that I did not state at all that the founding father's were Christians, I said they based this nation on the idea of Christianity; therefore, the Bible. -Religious LibertyThe U.S. constitution does not guarantee the right of gay marriage. Ted Cruz does not de-escalate other religious groups; however, he wishes to protect Christians whose rights are being hijacked by Liberals. (A)http://www.theguardian.com...(B)(C)https://en.wikipedia.org...(D)http://www.globalclimatescam.com...(E)http://www.cnn.com...(F)The Bible (G)https://www.youtube.com...