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Environmental sustainability & public health are more important than short-time profit

As my opponent forfeited, i won't be able to criticise or agree with his argument. So i'll continue, because i wasn't able to finish my last argument. Public health is often ignored and business is often a priority. The heavy industry, the leaded fuel industry, the tobacco industry have all been a serious thread to our environment and health, but have been regulated or eliminated. Today the biggest thread still comes from the food industry, oh and oil industry. The oil industry has prevented all concurrences like eco-cars, biofuel... Its also sad that oil-rich countries become so developed (like United Arab Emirates). Fossil fuels are terrible. They are fossils that've been left of past-life forms. Burning them can also produce SO2 if more sulfur is present. Hydrogen and bio-fuel are a good solution. The WHO has proposed the ban on fast-food advertisement. I agree with them. The fast food industry has strong lobbies, especially in the US. The problem is that they use simple chemistry and biology to make max profit. And they're successful. The obesity rates in the west have skyrocketed. Meanwhile in countries like Sweden (that has regulated them) the obesity rate's a lot smaller. Also compare the life-expectancy of Japan to other countries, the food there is a lot healthier. The globalization is good, however it can be dangerous. Almost every country has a McDonald's. Due to higher obesity rates production should fall in the future. The problem is getting bigger and bigger. So, the fast food industry is a big business. Like, they put more monosodium glutaminate, sugar and antibiotics into their food, so that people eat more. Because these substances increase your apetite non-natural. Industries are exploirating us. To have a good future, we need to care about our health." If we continue bussiness as usuall we're not generating a good future for our children. They'll have to be worried with bad sideeffects that we created." Well, good luck for your argument.
Environmental sustainability & public health are more important than short-time profit

Hello, I want to clarify some things before we head into this debate. I am all for environmental sustainability and public health. But is it the biggest thing we need to address? I will argue it is not. I will later expand on what I mean by that. For the sake of the debate, I will define several terms, which my opponent is free to change. Environmental sustainability - "The maintenance of the factors and practices that contribute to the quality of environment on a long-term basis" [1] Public Health - "all organized measures (whether public or private) to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole" [2] Profit, in this debate, will refer to "Economic Profit", not accounting profit, that is: "Revenue - all opportunity costs. Opportunity costs are the alternative returns foregone by using the chosen inputs. As a result, you can have a significant accounting profit with little to no economic profit" [3] I will leave the term 'Inequality', 'priority' and 'exhaust' for my opponent to define, as they are very vague references. Priority- [1] http://www.businessdictionary.com... [2] http://www.who.int... [3] http://www.investopedia.com...
Environmental sustainability & public health are more important than short-time profit

Hello, this debate is about if environmental sustainability & public health is more important than profit gaining (especially large industries, like the oil, tobacco and fast food industry). But this debate is also about that inequality and growing human population is a serious problem as well. CON is supposed to make an counter-argument why we shouldn't make a priority on public health and the environment. And should we really exhaust all resources for a short-time period and of course what the consequences will be. Its supposed to be more peaceful and not aggressive debate, please. Good luck.
Abortion Should Remain Legal Until Viability

This debate is about whether abortion should remain legal until the fetus is viable.DefinitionsAbortion - Any of various procedures intentionally resulting in the cessation of the unborn.Legal - Authorized by or based on law [1]RulesPro may take the initiative and begin arguing in the first round and pass in the final round, or may merely accept in the first round and have final say.8k Charaters per round, 3 rounds, 72 hrs per round, 7 point voting system, voting open to all.[1] http://www.thefreedictionary.com...
Is it wrong to keep pets? More like "Is it a sin to keep pets?"

Animals belong with themselves. Just imagine of a time where humans are kept as pets by aliens. It would be sad. We wouldn't know their ways. Our biological urges to act like a human will be suppressed and we will be forced to play life the way the aliens want us to. Why should a dog be with humans when it can play with it's brothers and sisters? Why should a dog be at home all alone through the day when the owners are away? Why should a dog be tied and it's movement be restricted? If pets are like family, why not just adopt an orphan human child and add him/her to your family? We have enough poor kids to take care of? Why animals? When we keep fish in a small aquarium, we restrict it's movement. Where it could be freely swimming in acres of water, we give it a few square meters of space. Why so? Some people argue that little fish might get eaten up in the ocean, and unless we humans keep it with us, they will die. I argue that it should be it's choice, than ours. It's like we decide what's best for it and ask it to shut up and play by our rules. I think it's unfair to have pets. I think we assume they like us, but we are just using them as slaves. If they could talk, I wonder what they would say. Perhaps they would unite and fight for their freedom? I would love to hear the other side of this. I am open to changing my mind about things. I just want to hear your thoughts on this.
best quote

this debate will go as fallows first round I will set the structure and give philosophical quote than you will second round is a funny quote third round is an inspirational quote forth round can be any quote the voting should be conduct goes to 1st round winner spelling goes to 2nd round winner sources goes to 3rd and forth winner arguments go to overall winner short quotes only now to my quote A day spent without the sight or sound of beauty, the contemplation of mystery, or the search of truth or perfection is a poverty-stricken day; and a succession of such days is fatal to human life. Lewis Mumford
Video Rap Battle: Lickdafoot vs. Jhate

spent a couple days on this :) haha i loved it. Also like my last one i did have to fill in words when i was off beat vote ME haha ok ive been here for awhile lets talk about what I saw on her profile the illumanatic back snapper is an actor a 24 year old fake rapper lets talk about why I decide to where glasses its cause people take pictures cause they know what rap is I lso don't want you to see me stare at ya chest im just amazed you havent developed yet tell me about what you regret don't gamble your life this aint your bet im gone by the time you get set I cant help I bark when I spit I cant help that I also make medicine sick what you talking about I looke like clay aiken you look like someone took a piece of clay and mis shaped it the cerebal mantle cerebal assassin an animal cerebal cannibal your steal eatin danimals with a passtion your 24 years old and try to like your signed but the fact is you were declined porbably by macdonalds that's fine its your life and no onewhere close to mine your right your heat gives me flashes just like you need ointment for rashes because theydont ask they know who smashed its ok casue everybodys had a tap at it despite the fact you cant keep your elephant ears in tact im not talking about your ears im talking about what you pack I don't think jello is an appropriate snack just like don't believe in girls with no rock lets talk about something you have to akknowledge your 24 and you've only done some college Im 15 in an early college program I take 4 college classes a year oh damn I should porbably say that im not gay but heres a photo from satruday of me and my girlfriend destiny If you don't understand shes not like you she don't pay for her man I don't wanna have to take you by your hand and show you where it goes across your face that's where we stand tired of hoes but its ok some people are just tired of clothes I can see where that's a issue oh yes the left side of ya bra y ou dropped some tissue remember it was jhate who dissed you I must say I amm gna miss you I must say I think its obsurd how you think rapping is just combining words you aint got no rhythym did you know faciast is a government system how the hell is my face mollded by a government system this is what happens when you don't finish school when you stay on this site like a fool for 12 hours a day that makes you cool remember before next time ya seal ya fate remember your talking to me that jhate http://www.youtube.com...
Video Rap Battle: Lickdafoot vs. Jhate

http://www.youtube.com... Who the fvck is this kid, named Jhate?Lookin like he needs some toys for his silly play dateHe’s gay bait, more effeminate than clay aikenIf you wanna step to me you gonna need to make weightWho the fvck are you kidding, boy take off them glassesAnd show us how your face looks like 2 hookers assesoriginal as the masses, you were molded by the fascistsNo, you can’t match this, my heats giving you flashes.Yeah, I am so hott my lines drop from the equator,One touch of this solar singe turns you into vaporMy flavor is likened to habenero chilli peppersYour rhymes seem to wallow with sorrowed smelly lepersBut my lines do not discriminate, anyone can inspectMy infecting precepts, As long as they do not objectTo your head getting ejected straight from your neck,Next round you better come with something perfect,Cause that sh!t made me feel like a narcolepticMake sure not leave any bar unchecked, to match up to one of the few chosen elect.Boy I think you really need to come up to my level,Change your scheme around, give that sh!t a hustle bustle,Dig in ya cerebral mantle, so that shits not a shamble,What was that, you back in gender change week?Did I just witness an episode of freaks & geeks? Boy get down on your knees, it’s time to show me,What your good at, being monica lewinsky.
Video Rap Battle: Lickdafoot vs. Jhate

First lets talk about your fisrt verse im sure had to rehearse it watch while I take your fist and reverse it im just about the equivalent to metal try to get to my size you underground get ashovel bout time someone told ya get on my level got more resepct for the dirt to me your like pebble I don’t trip and fall ill give my mom call you might say im trying to stall tell about your fighting stacne she gonna say call an ambulacne ima say no thankyou cause at first glacne ill give my words my chance and watch as they put you in a steady tracne ill even show oyu how to dance im slowly marking you like a lazer you’re the reason every pencil has an eraser call me the tazer or blazer because before I shock you I mjake sure it’s actually the fire that actually drops you you gonna wish you knew me but your no friend of me I prefer old schooll like goin pac on my enemies your sayin that youll stand over my grave I don’t meean taunt you I died a long time ago im haunting you actually never mind not really I prefer to haunt girls who are at least somewhat pretty but you know there is something I think is funny the way you bob your head im sure you get money oh honey didn’t mena to diss ya just because I pay you for head dosent mean ill kiss ya ya your rap was ok but not well spoke I heard I thought what joke about time you choke I hear what you wrote its kinda obvious you got a deep throat and you could use a shave liike a sheep goat but don’t panic anything is stoppable look at the titanic ya big ya bad its also kinda sad I had to beat ya like ya dad now that porbably got ya mad just remmber you sealed ya fate when you messed witht the mighty jhate(when i get off bea t i change my words a little to match the beat but heres the lyrics)http://www.youtube.com...
Video Rap Battle: Lickdafoot vs. Jhate

http://www.youtube.com...Hey Jhate, lemme demonstrate your demise as I knock you down to sizeWe'll start with a fist-full surprise,Paralyze ya meek lines with a blow to inner thighsSpitting out blood while you cry out to the sky,Stuttering, skipping like a reprise I'm an enigma, the Alpha & omega, I'm the holy krishna, use that for your mantra.Shoot you with a ray of gamma, got you marked with a stigma,I'm done with all this fvckin drama, & these silly boys beggin for my punnana,Let it go with a spit just like a lama, as I pounce on ya, a puma on a fawn huh? smash your facie prima, beggin for your mama,See I'm Illuminatic, shining fiber- opto-mystic.Given you dropkicks to the stomach To quell your seismic ego - centrics,But don't you start to panic, I'm just a chick, Only prick you with verbal ecliptics.You like Kony, a cult of personality, A fvcking abnormality, but wily as a baby.Tyrannical, manical as Nero, Comical moniker wanna be Izbo,Take this verse down like a dirty dildo, shut your mouth though and fvcking swallow.Carve your heart hollow to show off my bravadoWatch you turn into a micro minnowSee, this spitting sh!t is really simple,I take a nibble, out your middle,Watch you stumble, mumble as you crumbleAn ample sample to perfect my lingual libelBut I'll be civil, once I hit you with this sickle,I'll rap over your grave for a musical vigil.
End is more important than means

to clarify I think you mean is that [results are more important than the steps needed to gain that result] for instance if I wanted to buy a car than the car would be the ends and getting money could be the means. because End is more important than means came as a solid statement with no elaboration I can only assume that you meant that for all situations. so for me to win this debate I must show one or more instances were they do not. and for you to win you must show that in most or all situations they do. now I await your arguments
Parents Should be Able to Pick the Gender of Their Children (Re-Match)

This is a re-match per request to this debate here: http://www.debate.org...therefore the rounds up to the forefit shall be copied and pasted in this debate, and my opponent shall get the opportunity to answer my rebuttal, and have a legitimate voting session without forefit. Failure to adhere to these rules, and the standard DDO Code of Conduct results on a de facto forefit awarding the other 7 points. Lets get'er done!
Should the American Nazi Party be protected under the 1st amendment

To begin, I'd like to establish the first amendment formally for this debate. It is "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. " [1] In this debate, it is my opponent's burden to prove that the ANP ought not be afforded the same constitutional rights as everyone else. As pro, my advocacy is that everyone deserves equal protection under the American Constitution, as were the intentions of our founding fathers. ---Pro Case--- To keep it brief, since Con has yet to provide substantive argumentation that pertains to his reasoning against the resolution, I'll put forth just one argument. 1) All humans have certain inalienable rights. I feel there is no need to explain my argument, but for the sake of debate, I will. Basically, when it comes to American statutes, the underlying intent is to provide everyone with equal protections under our law, be you black, white, gray, American, Australian, African, Zimbabwean or Lithuanian (or otherwise, like myself). I thus contend that there is no rational basis with which we could exclude any group of people from the freedom of speech, religion, press and assembly here within the United States. With that, I'll turn the debate over to Con. [2] ---Sources--- [1] . http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com... [2] . http://cdn2.sbnation.com... (This is a turnover)
Should the American Nazi Party be protected under the 1st amendment

The American Nazi Party has been around since the 1960s. Its purpose was to carry on Adolf Hitler's dream of a pure world, but in the 1970s that dream came under attack by the people of the people of Skokie, Illinois. Members of the Jewish Defense League and Jewish WW2 vets lined up in the streets and protested the upcoming Nazi rally there, but during the chaos, the leader of the party (with the help of a Jewish lawyer) called a trial that went to the Supreme Court and held in favor of Skokie. After the incident, in the 1980s, A supporter of the party named William Pierce published one of the most controversial books that crossed the lines between words and action. It was called "The Turner Diaries" and it was a bestseller about a revolution led by the ANP to overthrow the "Zionist Occupied Government" under President Reagan. This book may have inspired events such as the murder of Jewish radioman Alan Berg, the explosion of the Branch-Davidian church, and the Oklahoma City bombing. So i ask you, after all the murders and racial violence should the ANP be protected under the 1st Amendment?
Should the American Nazi Party be protected under the 1st amendment

My opponent has stated that the incident in question occured in the 60s. This is not the case. There have been many incidents in which the ANP has instigated violence and/or murder. Such as the infamous 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Timothy Mcveigh read the contraversial book "The Turner Diaries" and was inspired to launch ANP's revolution by attacking a federal building. So i ask, if propaganda makes a man kill, should they deserve rights?
Should the American Nazi Party be protected under the 1st amendment

Thank you for your quick response. The first thing my opponent does is question segregation in the South, pre-civil war era. He points out that blacks were also denied civil rights, for no apparent reason. This plays into my case, because it only goes to show that indeed, no matter how different people are, they do in fact deserve rights. Then, he questions the ANP because there was an instance in which violence broke out because of them, in the 1960s. In that case, let's make a comparison. In the civil rights movement, blacks took both a non-violent and violent stance towards the recultivating of a new American society. Some particular examples are the NAACP and the Black Panthers, respectively. Moreover, the white police force was extremely violent and often fired into crows in response to both of these groups, and others. So, I ask my opponent, should one instance of violence deprive a group of people of their rights? Moreover, it seems as if the case that my opponent refers to occurred a long time ago, too long for anyone to remember and actually care about. Why would a new group of people who currently lead the ANP need to be punished for what their predecessors carelessly did? There is absolutely no reason. My opponent has given no solid justification as to why the ANP should be robbed of their rights, and in fact has granted my argument 100% validity. Extend my single argument into the next round. I eagerly await my opponent's response.
Should the American Nazi Party be protected under the 1st amendment

To make it brief, people do have certain inalienable rights. But Thomas Jefferson also said that "all people" have rights. So what about segregation, when the South impeded on the rights of African Americans? There was no justification for it. And then theres the ANP. Sure, its protected under the 1st Amendment, but it doesnt give them the right to murder innocent people just because of their race/religion. We must put the safety of the American people before the Constitution
That germ theory is false

Looks like that Erold has done a bolter. Anybody what to take over?1. Germ Theory has never been proven to be a valid theory. It was only accepted because it was a way of making money out of gullible people. Money talks, so it was accepted and a huge pharmaceutical industry has since flourished to cater for this pathetic theory.2. Luis Pasteur was a fraud and a hustler who married the rector's daughter and became a famous scientist by stealing all the experiments of other scientists. Thus, he was similar to Einstien in that he was dull and stupid in science but was clever in decieving people. Thus, both Pasteur and Einstein were both thieving frauds who stole all their ideas from other people.3. Antoine Bechamp was the real expert on Germ Theory. But his theory differed from Pasteur in that he stated that "germs are the result of a disease and are not the cause of it"4. Prior to agriculture, there was no disease. Agricultural products are the cause of 98% of all diseases. These products include sugar, grain and dairy. The other 2% are caused by dangerous chemicals such as chlorine, bromine and flourine. These chemicals are known as halogens which cause a disruption of the human hormone system. The hormone system is an iodine based system which is vulneable to disruption by rogue halogens as listed above.5. When Germ Theory was formulated nobody knew anything about hormones, gut bacteria and leaky gut syndrome. Thus, Germ Theory is a totally moronic theory which disregards all knowledge of how hormones work; how the gut leaks when agrivated by grain products and how bacteria enter the blood stream internally instead of externally. Thus, the internal leakage of bacteria is a more logical explanation of disease than the exterior invasion model of disease. Therefore, Germ Theory is false because it assumes that the germs come from exterior sources.6. Germ Theory is illogical. How do germs know when to attack humans? Germs have no legs to attack with, no brains to think with, no eyes to see with. Thus, they are conpletely incapable of even finding anything to attack in the first place. Note - The word "attack" is used repeatedly by the medical fraterity, so don't try to deny that this word is ever used.
drug testing on humans and animals

Animals are very different from human beings and therefore make poor test subjects.The anatomic, metabolic, and cellular differences between animals and people make animals poor models for human beings. Paul Furlong, Professor of Clinical Neuroimaging at Aston University (UK), states that "it's very hard to create an animal model that even equates closely to what we're trying to achieve in the human." Thomas Hartung, Professor of evidence-based toxicology at Johns Hopkins University, argues for alternatives to animal testing because "we are not 70 kg rats."
drug testing on humans and animals

Throughout drug testing, not every animal or human is guaranteed to find the problem just by experimenting on that one organism. In order to find if the cure works, scientists must do multiple test upon the animal to make sure it was not just coincidence the first time. Yes, sometimes the tests do not work every time, but that how we prove and disprove our hypothesizes. In order to find the cure to a disease, there might be some sacrifices that must happen before. It is cruel and unfair to the animal, but this is the only known way to cure a disease.