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Is Marshall Faulk better than Adrian Peterson

You claim that Faulk had the better supporting cast, however you dont recognize the presence of, Brett Favre, and RANDY MOSS in 2010 that supported Adrian Peterson. Anybody that knows football knows that when Brett Favre played for the Vikings, he was actually one of the top quarterbacks, throwing for over 4,000 yards in a season. Adrian Peterson also has Teddy Bridgewater. Marshall Faulk like Adrian Peterson has succeeded with bad teams, with the colts in 1994 when he entered. In the years without Peyton Manning , Marshall Faulk put up 4 seasons with close or over 1,500 yards. This was with one of the worst teams in the NFL. So the argument that Faulk succeedeed because of a good team is false. Looking at the playoff appearances of each, when they actually both had good teams, Faulk has way more yards than Adrian Peterson with 1121 yards total. Adrian Peterson only has 464 yards in the post season. This proves that Marshall Faulk has played better against better teams and harder circumstances.
Is Marshall Faulk better than Adrian Peterson

Faulk currently places tenth on the all time rushing list, while Adrian Peterson places seventeenth. Adrian Peterson's average yards per season is less than Marshall Faulk's. Secondly, Marshall Faulk is one of the greatest minds football has ever seen. The most threatening thing about Marshall Faulk was that he could look at the two deep safeties, and now which way to run if he broke free. This has resulted in one mvp award, and two offensive player of the year awards. AP has one less offensive player award than Marshall Faulk. Marshall Faulk also holds the record for most scrimmage yards in a season among wide receivers, running backs, and tight ends. Which is an indication of a legend.
Is Marshall Faulk better than Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson has shown minimal signs of his age causing him to slow down in his career, the true sign of a legend. He came back from an ACL injury in 2012 and was and is still one of the best backs in the league. His rushing title this year is proof that he will still continue to be one of the feature running backs in the league and he has a perfect blend of agility and strength to run through tacklers. Throughout his career, he has given defenses nightmares.
Is Marshall Faulk better than Adrian Peterson

So your excuse for Marshall Faulk's success is because he was on a good team? That isnt very strong. Kurt Warner was actually a back up. Then Trent Green got injured and Kurt Warner came in. Without the threatening presence of Marshall Faulk, Warner would have seriously struggled without him. Marshall Faulk holds the record for most yards from scrimmage, that is a higher accomplishment than being one of seven to do something. Adrian Peterson highest season was 2,314 all purpose yards. Marshall Faulk reached 2,429 yards in one season. Adrian Peterson also has managed to fumble the ball more times in less seasons. 39 to 36. Marshall Faulk also had more career catches that most wide receivers, which include Michael Irvin and Chad Johnson (or Chad Ochocinco) who are two tremendous wide receivers. Faulk is more effective on the field since the defense has to anticipate him as a part of the passing game, and he can also keep the defense off balanced by running the ball. He totals 767 career receptions. This proves him to be a more versatile player. Adrian Peterson shouldn't get a pass because he dose not have a super bowl winning team. Marshall Faulk did not have a super bowl winning team for a long time. However, the leadership and presence that Faulk showed helped them succeed. Faulk clearly didnt do it all, but he did influence every player and played for team and not himself, this also makes him a great player in the locker room. A player that makes other people better, and helps the team even off the field is extrememly valuable. Faulk has the stats, more yards, well over Adrian Peterson, to the point where it would be extremely hard for him to catch Faulk. Faulk has the records, the reputation, the stats, the wins, and the versatility over Adrian Peterson.
Is Marshall Faulk better than Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson ONLY had Brett Favre for two seasons and Randy Moss for four games. Peterson is also one of seven running backs who have had 2,000-yard rushing seasons. Marshall Faulk, being part of the Greatest Show on Turf, has always had a better supporting cast. In 2012, Adrian Peterson's 2000-yard rushing season, he single-handedly led the team to the playoffs with Christian Ponder as his quarterback.
Shakespeare should not be taught in schools.

Shakespeare. A word that strikes eye-rolling boredom in the average adult and schoolchild. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest literacy geniuses that ever lived, but many teacher"s, parents, and students have the same question, should we be reading Shakespeare in school? Firstly, I will highlight how inappropriate Shakespeare"s plays are for young audiences. Take Romeo and Juliet for example, This play is a non-realistic tragedy, which at times seems like a comedy or true love story. Where a 13 year old girl and a young man fall in love, get married and then they both commit suicide within a matter of days. I"m sure many parents do not want their children learning about suicide in school, especially if they have ever had anyone affected by suicide. There are many other examples of suicide but also murder in Shakespeare"s plays, Ophelia and Lady Macbeth commit suicide. Othello murders his wife and Macbeth murders his best friends wife and kids, just because he sees Macduff as a threat to his power. Macbeth killed them just because he felt like it and I think this is highly unsuitable for schoolchildren. The use of sexual references throughout some of Shakespeare"s plays is also inappropriate; take the Porters speech in Hamlet and the opening scene of Romeo and Juliet for example. The servants of the Capulet family discuss how they would "thrust the maids" of the Monatgue"s "to the wall". I think this is quite out of place here as it has no affect on the storyline of the play. My second point focuses on Ireland and our literacy levels. Irelands global ranking in literacy has dropped from 5th to 17th. The English curriculum in Ireland should focus on improving literacy levels rather than bombarding students with unfamiliar and difficult language. Look at New Zealand, after removing Shakespeare from their curriculum, New Zealand"s global ranking has gone from 10th in 2011 to 5th in 2013. I"m not saying we should just get rid of every copy of Shakespeare in Ireland, I"m merely saying that we should try and follow New Zealand"s brave example which in turn could possibly improve the curriculum. My final point highlights how boring Shakespeare is for young students. If teachers force their students to study Shakespeare, they will more than likely get no enjoyment out of it. It doesn"t expand their mind because most students don"t understand Shakespeare"s outdated, unfamiliar language Students should study Shakespeare because they want to not because they have to. We don"t write or speak the way Shakespeare wrote so why are we studying him. Also a lot of students get confused because of Shakespeare"s use of double meaning. Words now do not have the same meaning as they did back then. A lot of people zone out when they hear Shakespeare, which almost makes it a chore for students to study. I believe it is because Shakespeare is so important that we wouldn"t study him in school. Thank you.
Living the life of a K-Pop Idol

Full Resolution: Is it worth living the life of a Kpop Idol? Pro, will affirm this resolution and therefore argue that it is worth living the life of a Kpop Idol Con (Me) will negate this resolution and therefore argue that it is NOT worth living the life of a Kpop Idol. The Burden of Proof for this debate is shared. This designated resolution is more a question towards any average citizen, on a balance of fame, glory and financial rewards v.s. the strenuous lifestyle it endeavors. Please note that this debate revolves around Kpop Idols ONLY (I have close to 0 knowledge about non-kpop Idols). I'm literally an idi0t with non-kpop idols. So excuse me. Definitions: 1. Kpop: Korean Pop (A genre of music) 2. Idol: A famous person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered. By accepting this debate, you therefore accept all rules implemented in this debate. Any need of clarification, please either do it via PMs or the comments section. First round acceptance only. No new arguments to be presented in final round. Debate set-up: 48 hours per argument 8000 Characters max 2 Weeks voting period (votes w/ comments) Open Voting system
Homosexuals should not be allowed in the military, even under the Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy

I was asking that question to see what how you viewed your country. It may seem insignificant but it means everything. Lets Begin... I am not arguing that only gays be prohibited from joining the military, rather I think that everybody should be prohibited from joining the military. Thus ending the military. Here is why... You said: " It's straightforward, has great beneifets, travel, and shapes you into a better overall person." Have you ever researched what actually goes on in the military? Because if this is your view of the military then you are not prepared. This is just sad. You are going to ruin your life and you don't even know it. You have been brought up to the common belief that your establishments care about you. You do not understand what your culture has tricked you into believing. If you go into the military you will come out as a completely different person (If you come out alive). A person who has been abused and suppressed internally. You will be crushed inside and crafted into a machine that follows orders without question for ethics. You will kill innocent impoverished humans and you will not question yourself for you will no longer be you. You will die but your body will live on as property of the US government. You will probably glance by everything I just said and join the military. There is nothing I can do to stop you. But as a human being you have to look beyond this. The pain and misery you will receive and cause will destroy your love of life. This isn't about whether your gay or whatever arbitrary social distinction you want to classify yourself as because in the end we are all just human beings who have betrayed nature, life, and freedom for these artificial beliefs. http://www.youtube.com...
Homosexuals should not be allowed in the military, even under the Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy

Because I love this country and I want to see it defended from outside influences. If I wanted to directly direct efforts against the influences, I would have joined politics. Since I hate partaking in politics, due somewhat to lies and beating-around-the-bush, I do the next best thing, which is joining the military. It's straightforward, has great beneifets, travel, and shapes you into a better overall person. I love the military because I love America. No arguments? *and it took you that long to post a question = )
Homosexuals should not be allowed in the military, even under the Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy

First, allow me to say that if anyone dares make rediculous inferrances other than what is plainly written, I will not debate this at all. On a note: I am a homosexual and am enlisting next year. This is largerly in referance to (http://www.debate.org...). Negate the resolution directly, please. Allow us to begin...
Homosexuals should not be allowed in the military, even under the Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy

If anything, I would like to say that my opponents case was very entertaining. However, I was not looking to debate homosexual kings who sailed away in an epic battle over a magical cauldron or whatnot. I was debating the resolution, and you didn't do that this round. Arguements extended. =Rebuttals= 1. "SILENCE SLAVE" There are four things wrong with this. a) My opponent doesn't even make a complete sentence b) My opponent, in using all capitalization, doesn't use proper punctuation c) I'm not a slave and d) Silence would result in my concededness 2. "I AM YOUR GOD IGZARG FROM THE HOLY SACRED TEMPLES KAVUKARAK Of WEstern Idaho" I have no holy temples in Idaho, just in my basement. 3. "YOU HAVE BETRAYED DAS SACRED RITUAL AND VU VILL VE VUT TO DEATH! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !" Of course, I will die one day. However, I doubt that is today. If I'm right, I'm right. If I'm wrong, then I won't be around to be laughed at for being wrong. 4. BLARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I fail to understand why my opponent brings up an imaginary multipurpose household cleaner (According to YouTube, if this is, indeed, where he came up with the idea. I'm not sure, because it's not a comlete thought/sentence. 5. VAT WAS I TALKING ABOUT? ?? ?? ?? OH YES WELSH MYTHOLOGY If we are talking mythology here, then there is no reason to involve it, since it is myth. 6. "MY UTOPIA CONSISTS OF 3 BUILDING: THE PALACE THE SLAUGHTER SHACK FOR PEASENTS LIKE VU AND THE NUBIAN CHEESE FACTORY THAT MAKES PEANUT BUTTER OUT OF LAUNDRY DETERGENT. " Actually, I'm not a peasent. The Ticknor Family is descendents of the Ticknor nobles of he British Isles. When colonoized in America and severed from Britian, they were no longer recognized for their social status. However, William Davis Ticknor founded "Ticknor and Fields", later known as The Old Corner Bookstore, where it published and owned rights to the great American authors like Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Lydia Maria Child, Horatio Alger, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry David Thoreau, and John Greenleaf Whittier. Today, The Old Corner Bookstore stands in Boston, Massachusettes as a national landmark. So, no, I would not say I am a peasent. 7. thESE bUILDING VILL BE ON 3 DIFFERENT ISLANDS ON THE EASTERN SEAS OF WESTERN IDAHO OFF THE COAST OF OUR BELOVED KAPITALIST EMPIRE! The United States isn't an empire, and I don't recall any seas or islands in Idaho. =Conclusion= I would gander that it would be legitimate for me to say that my opponent is crazy. In his beliefs, he has delved in his mind and is lost in it, unable to decipher his own happy world from this one. Iconoclastic as he is (and still frustrated no one directly negates this resolution), I enjoyed the insanity of this debate. Thus, I stand in negation that: Homosexuals should not be allowed in the military, even under the Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy.
Homosexuals should not be allowed in the military, even under the Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy

SILENCE SLAVE. I AM YOUR GOD IGZARG FROM THE HOLY SACRED TEMPLES KAVUKARAK Of WEstern Idaho!!!! YOU HAVE BETRAYED DAS SACRED RITUAL AND VU VILL VE VUT TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SILARGS DAS SHEEEP RAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG http://en.wikipedia.org... MMMMMMMMMM TASTES LIKE DAS SHEEP ratS wHeN THeY Are Roasted on the burning sacrificial throne!!!!!!!!!!! VAT WAS I TALKING ABOUT??????? OH YES WELSH MYTHOLOGY In the second branch, Branwen, sister of Bendigeidfran (Brï¿½n the Blessed), king of Britain, is given in marriage to Matholwch, king of Ireland. Branwen's half-brother Efnisien insults Matholwch by mutilating his horses, but Bendigeidfran gives him new horses and treasure, including a magical cauldron which can restore the dead to life, in compensation. Matholwch and Branwen have a son, Gwern, but Matholwch proceeds to mistreat Branwen, beating her and making her a drudge. Branwen trains a starling to take a message to Bendigeidfran, who goes to war against Matholwch. His army crosses the Irish Sea in ships, but Bendigeidfran is so huge he wades across. The Irish offer to make peace, and build a house big enough to entertain Bendigeidfran, but inside they hang a hundred bags, telling Efnisien they contain flour, when in fact they conceal armed warriors. Efnisien kills the warriors by squeezing the bags. Later, at the feast, Efnisien throws Gwern on the fire and fighting breaks out. Seeing that the Irish are using the cauldron to revive their dead, Efnisien hides among the corpses and destroys the cauldron, although the effort costs him his life. Only seven men, all Britons, survive the battle, including Pryderi, Manawyddan and Bendigeidfran, who is mortally wounded by a poisoned spear. Bendigeidfran asks his companions to cut off his head and take it back to Britain. Branwen dies of grief on returning home. Five pregnant women survive to repopulate Ireland. SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org... MY UTOPIA: BY IGBLARHG THE 257th MONARCH OF DAS WESTERN IDAhO MY UTOPIA CONSISTS OF 3 BUILDING: THE PALACE THE SLAUGHTER SHACK FOR PEASENTS LIKE VU AND THE NUBIAN CHEESE FACTORY THAT MAKES PEANUT BUTTER OUT OF LAUNDRY DETERGENT. thESE bUILDING VILL BE ON 3 DIFFERENT ISLANDS ON THE EASTERN SEAS OF WESTERN IDAHO OFF THE COAST OF OUR BELOVED KAPITALIST EMPIRE! x____x goODBYE DAS SLAVES http://www.youtube.com...
Spay and Neuters

Now lets be clear, I'm only advocating that shelters, pet stores, etc. spay and neuter animals prior to owner adoption. However, if you want a full blooded breed badly enough, I am still leaving you the option of going to a certified breeder in your area. Are these animals more expensive, yes. Thus refuting any arguments that spays and neuters are expensive. So the whole backing to my argument is that spaying and neutering is the responsible thing to do when owning a pet. It helps keep population numbers down, the health of the animal up, and the happiness of the family up. No one (or most people) don't want a super aggressive dog, a cat that is constantly spraying territory, a bunny that is constantly pregnant, a dog that is in heat in the house... all of these things can be avoided if they are spayed and neutered. --And for those of you who aren't familiar, spaying is the removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus from a female, while neutering is the removal of the testes from a male. Also, think about all those "sad commercials" you see on television... the ones with Sarah McLachlan in them. These are the ones with sad music playing in the background... if we feel sorry for these animals when watching the videos, then why would we add to their problem by allowing populations to grow? What about all the animals still in need of a home? Don't you think that new puppies would take away their chances of being adopted? And what is to happen to them now? With the supply of animals soooo high, spaying and neutering is a must!
Spay and Neuters

You make very good points. However, despite the tragic euthanasia that occurs in shelters it should still be up to the owner if the animal is spayed or neutered. It should be their right. And I see where you are coming from as far as the full blooded breeds being available in shelters. My only problem is that the majority of the time the breed you are looking for is either not available at that shelter or you don't have options.
Spay and Neuters

No, I don't think its unfair. Don't you think its unfair that there are millions of animals without home in shelters that will probably be euthanized because the demand is much lower than the supply. What about the fact that there are so many animals euthanized daily in shelters? Good, sweet animals that would want homes. As far as wanting a full breed, most statistics show that one out of ever four to six animals in a kennel or shelter are a full breed. And I personally know that (for example) at the SPCA if you want a "full blooded breed" you can "sign up" for one in their WISH LIST. When a full blooded animal comes in that you have requested, they will call you to set up a meeting between you and the dog. Also, as I mentioned before, many people are surrendering their pets because they can no longer afford them... By doing so, many people will surrender full blooded breeds. So, I don't think that is much of an issue... Now, as far as EVENTUALLY the populations dying off. This is outrageous. It would take you spaying and neutering roughly 70% of the WORLDS population of animals for this to being to happen. You have to remember: two become... seven? eight? The two reproducing will "become" eight or so more with the birth of EVERY litter. And so populations of animals will not be affected until over 70% of all the animals are spayed or neutered. But even this is a hard feet. Because this relies on other countries. And yes, many cancers, diseases, tumors, infections, etc. are caused by or in reproductive organs. This can lead to (like I said earlier) health problems in the animals. Here are a few more myths about spaying and neutering, including the expense of the procedure, if the animal will gain weight, if allowing females to give birth prior spay is healthy, etc. http://www.humanesociety.org...
Spay and Neuters

But don't you think it's a little unfair that you are paying for the animal and you don't get a say in whether or not you can breed it? And I can understand that population numbers are high but what about people who want full blooded breeds? How else are we going to get them if we spay/neuter? And by concept alone, if we continue to spay and neuter everything adopted out, wont that eventually lead to the extinction of breeds… it would take a while but by halting reproduction it would eventually happen. And as far as the health of the animals, I'm not so sure. Cancers? Being affected by spays/neuters? Hard to believe…
Spay and Neuters

I, unlike you, obviously disagree. I think it is very important for shelters to practice mandatory spays and neuters. This helps to keep population numbers from skyrocketing even more than they already are. They stray population and homeless pet numbers continue to climb without stopping. And in this economy, people are finding themselves returning or "owner surrendering" their pets to organizations such as local SPCAs and shelters. This adds to the already growing numbers in the kennels. Further, spaying and neutering is actually seen as health beneficial to the animals. It helps control certain cancers and helps keep pets, especially males, calmer and less likely to perform certain rituals such as "spraying." As far as an owner's right to breed, I disagree. The overpopulation should speak for itself in this day in age. There are plenty of animals available for adoption in shelters, breed-specific rescue groups, pet stores, etc. Breeding for a profit is unnecessary and irresponsible, not only for the community but to the animals.
Spay and Neuters

I don't think that shelters and adoption agencies (including pet stores) should REQUIRE your pet be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. It should be the choice of the owner. This way people will be able to decide if they want to breed there pet or not for profit. Taking away this chance from the owner is irresponsible. Also, by doing this you change the attitude of the animal. So I would say it shouldn't be a requirement.
Resolved: the U.S should prioritize tax increases over spending cuts.

In this debate I will prove why this country would benefit from tax increases more than spending cuts. 1. Our economy in still on the road to recovery -tax increases fund programs that boost citizen enthusiasm for their government and economy as seen the era of FDR. his many government programs helped to get America out of the great depression by increased job creation through government (tax) funded programs. 2. The budgets our nation has created have already been cut enough -education being the prime example. in the past the first thing to be affected by spending cuts is the public education system. with little money to spare already, and a growing amount of American students who don't meet global educational standards its foolish to endorse spending cuts